VARIATIONS
Cable Side Lateral Raise
Single arm raises cable straight out to side
This isolation movement targets the lateral deltoids to build shoulder width and definition. Using cables provides constant tension throughout the entire range of motion.
HOW TO DO IT
- Stand sideways to the cable machine with the handle in your far hand.
- Grasp the handle with a neutral grip and step away to create tension.
- Raise your arm out to the side until it reaches shoulder height.
- Lead the movement with your elbow while keeping your wrist relaxed.
- Lower the weight slowly back to the starting position.
COMMON MISTAKES
- Shrugging the traps up toward the ears during the lift.
- Raising the arm higher than shoulder level.
- Swinging the body backward to generate momentum.
TIPS
- Imagine pouring water out of a pitcher at the top of the lift.
- Keep your torso still and avoid using momentum to swing the weight.
- Maintain a slight bend in your elbow throughout the movement.
DETAILS
- Muscles
- LatsSide DeltsBackShoulders
- Equipment
- Cable Machine
- Type
- Strength Training
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Tracked as
- Weight & Reps
TECHNIQUE
- Base movement
- Lateral raise
- Arms
- One
- Hand orientation
- Neutral (palms facing each other)
- Body position
- Standing
- Facing
- Sideways to the anchor
- Pulley height
- Low
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