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    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.

    Cable Lateral Raise Alternatives

    Cable One Arm Lateral Bent over

    Cable One Arm Lateral Bent over

    Body Part: Chest

    Cable One Arm Lateral Raise

    Cable One Arm Lateral Raise

    Body Part: Shoulders

    Cable Y raise

    Cable Y raise

    Body Part: Shoulders

    Tags

    shoulders
    deltoids
    strength
    cable exercise
    lateral raise
    upper body

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