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Cable Lateral Raise demonstration

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Strength / Cable

Cable Lateral Raise

A unilateral lateral raise on the cable, providing constant tension on the side delt.

Equipment

Cable

Experience

intermediate

Movement

isolation

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Front Delts · Traps

Instructions

  1. 01

    Stand sideways to a low pulley, grip the handle with the outside hand.

  2. 02

    Keep a soft bend in the elbow and the cable in front of the working leg.

  3. 03

    Raise the arm out to the side until parallel to the floor.

  4. 04

    Lower under control. Complete reps per side, then switch.

  5. 05

    Maintain tension — do not let the weight rest at the bottom.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.