Cable Lateral Raise
Cable provides constant tension through the full range unlike dumbbells
ShouldersBeginnerStrengthPush
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: Side Deltoids. Secondary: Supraspinatus |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Shoulders |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Strength · Push |
| Sets & reps | 4 sets × 15 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~60 kcal |
How to do it
- stand sideways of a lowered cable pulley, then hold a D Handle attachment and draw it outward with a straight but not locked arm.
Equipment
- pulley optional
Coaching tips
Benefits
Cable provides constant tension through the full range unlike dumbbells
Common mistakes
Using momentum; internal shoulder rotation at top
Make it harder
Add pause at top; increase weight
Make it easier
Reduce weight; use dumbbell
Breathing
Exhale on contraction, inhale on release
Build a workout with this exercise
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