Lateral Raises (Cable)

Muscles Worked

Primary

Shoulders

Quick Cues

1

Constant cable tension

2

Raise to shoulder height

3

Slight elbow bend

4

Control the descent

Equipment Needed

Cable Machine

Common Mistakes

Leaning too far away from the cable

Lifting above shoulder height

Using the body to swing the handle up

Pro Tips

Use a single handle and stand sideways to the cable

Raise your arm to the side with a slight lean away from the cable

The cable provides constant tension throughout the entire range

Your Progress

Variations

Dumbbell Lateral Raise

Machine Lateral Raise

Seated Cable Lateral Raise