ShouldersIntermediate
Cable Lateral Raise
How to do it
- 1
Set a pulley at its lowest position and stand side-on to it.
- 2
Grab the handle with the far hand, cable crossing in front of your body.
- 3
Raise your arm out to the side to shoulder height.
- 4
Lower slowly until the hand is in front of your hip.
Common mistakes
- Turning the torso during the lift.
- Raising above shoulder height with a shrug.
Tips
- Cables keep tension at the bottom, where dumbbells are easiest.
- Do all reps on one side, then switch.