Cable Lateral Raise Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Deltoid Lateral
Equipment
Cable
Body Part
Shoulders
Primary Muscle
Deltoid Lateral
Secondary Muscles
Serratus Anterior, Deltoid Anterior
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
4
Alternate Names
Cable Side Raise

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Cable Lateral Raise

  1. Stand while holding the cable with one hand at your side.
  2. Set your feet shoulder-width apart for balance.
  3. Keep your elbow slightly bent, raise your arm to the side until it reaches shoulder height.
  4. Lower the arm back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Raising the arms too high, which can strain the shoulder.
  • Using too much weight, leading to poor form.
  • Not engaging the core for stability.

Modifications

  • Perform with lighter weight or no weight at first.
  • Limit the range of motion if shoulder pain occurs.

Tips

  • Keep your movements controlled to maintain tension on the muscles.
  • Avoid using momentum; focus on using your shoulder muscles to lift the weight.
  • Keep your elbows slightly bent throughout the lift.

Tags

shoulders
deltoids
strength
cable exercise
lateral raise
upper body

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