Cable Lateral Raise
Muscle Group
Side Delts
Equipment
Cable
Difficulty
Beginner
Cable version for constant tension on the medial deltoid.
How to Perform This Exercise
- 1 Stand, pulley handle in hand.
- 2 Raise your arms to the sides to shoulder height, elbows slightly bent.
- 3 Hold the contraction at the top for one second.
- 4 Lower slowly while controlling the movement.
- 5 Avoid using momentum and keep the movement smooth and controlled.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Raising the weight too high or too fast using body momentum.
- Arching the back excessively during overhead presses.
- Using weights that are too heavy, compromising form and risking injury.
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary Secondary
Primary Muscles
- Anterior deltoid
- Lateral deltoid
- Posterior deltoid
Secondary Muscles
- Trapezius
- Triceps
- Serratus anterior
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