Cable Lateral Raise
- Reps
- 10–15
- Kit
- Cable machine
How to do it
- 1
Stand tall side-on to a low cable and hold the handle in the hand furthest from the machine.
- 2
Keep a slight bend in your elbow and tighten your core.
- 3
Breathe out as you lift your arm out to the side until it's level with your shoulder.
- 4
Breathe in as you lower it slowly (count to 3).
- 5
Finish all reps, then switch sides.
Where you should feel it: The top of your shoulder.
What your coach says mid-set
- “Lift out to the side, soft elbow”
- “Stop at shoulder height”
- “Lower slower than you lifted”
Common mistakes
Shrugging as the arm comes up
Keep your shoulder down away from your ear and lift only your arm.
Swinging the handle up with your body
Stand still and go lighter so your shoulder lifts the weight on its own.
Felt it somewhere else?
Where did you feel it?
Felt it in your neck or shoulders
Go lighter and stop the lift below shoulder height. The top of your shoulder should work, not your neck.
Other versions
- Dumbbell Lateral Raise
- Band Lateral Raise
- Lean-Away Lateral Raise
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