Cable Single Arm 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
Single Arm Lateral Raise

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Cable Single Arm Lateral Raise

  1. Stand next to the cable machine, gripping the handle with your outer arm.
  2. With a slight bend in your elbow, lift your arm out to the side until it reaches shoulder height.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement.
  4. Lower your arm back down slowly to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Lifting the weight too high, which can strain the shoulder.
  • Allowing the body to sway instead of isolating the shoulder.
  • Not fully extending the arm back down.

Modifications

  • Use a lighter weight if unable to maintain form.
  • Perform seated to reduce stability requirements.

Tips

  • Keep your core engaged to maintain balance throughout the movement.
  • Ensure the movement is controlled, avoid using momentum.
  • Adjust the cable height before starting for optimal alignment.

Tags

shoulder
strength
cable
deltoids
muscle isolation
resistance

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