Cable lateral raise
- Attach a handle to a low cable pulley. Stand sideways to the machine and grab the handle with your outside hand so the cable crosses in front of you.
- With a slight bend in your elbow, raise your arm out to your side until it is level with your shoulder.
- Slowly lower the handle with control back to the start. Complete all reps on one side before switching.
Tips
- Keep your elbow slightly bent and maintain that angle throughout the lift so the movement stays at the shoulder rather than the elbow.
- Lead the raise with your elbow rather than your wrist, so your hand stays roughly level with or slightly below your elbow as your arm travels upward.
- Lower the handle at a controlled pace on the way down rather than letting it drop, so both phases of the repetition are deliberate.
Common mistakes
- Swinging the torso to the side or leaning away from the machine to get the handle moving, rather than lifting with the shoulder alone.
- Raising the arm well above shoulder height by shrugging the shoulder upward at the top of the movement.
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