Cable Lateral Raise

Expert Advice

Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the exercise to reduce stress on the elbow joints and maintain tension on the deltoids.

Attach a handle to the low pulley of a cable machine.
Stand with the cable machine to your side, feet shoulder-width apart.
Grasp the handle with the hand furthest from the machine.
With a slight bend in your elbow, lift your arm out to the side until it is parallel with the floor.
Lower the handle back down with control.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.

Primary

Shoulders80%

Secondary

Abs20%

Equipment

Cable

Exercise Type

Strength