Cable Lateral Raise (Single Arm)

How to Do Cable Lateral Raise (Single Arm): Step by Step

1. Cable set low, stand sideways to the machine
2. Raise arm out to the side to shoulder height
3. Lead with elbow, not hand
4. Lower slowly — 3 seconds down

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Shrugging the trap up during the raise
• Using momentum to swing the weight
• Going above shoulder height — shifts work to traps

Cable Lateral Raise (Single Arm) Tips

• Cables provide tension at the bottom of the range where dumbbells have zero — this is the key advantage
• Use a lighter weight than dumbbell laterals — the constant tension makes it harder
• Lean slightly away from the machine for even more range of motion

Muscles Worked