Cable Lateral Raise

How to Do Cable Lateral Raise: Step by Step

1. Stand sideways to cable, handle in far hand
2. Raise arm out to side to shoulder height
3. Control the descent
4. Keep slight elbow bend

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using too much weight
• Shrugging traps
• Swinging body

Cable Lateral Raise Tips

• Start with bodyweight or light weight to master the form before progressing
• Focus on the mind-muscle connection — think about the target muscle working
• Control both the lifting and lowering phases for maximum muscle activation
• Use a tempo of 2 seconds up, 1 second pause, 2 seconds down for best results

Muscles Worked