Lateral Raise

Cable Lateral Raise Exercise

Target Muscle: Lateral Deltoid (Shoulders)

Workout Mechanics: Isolated | Workout Force: Pull Exercise | Utility: Basic or Auxiliary

Stablizer Muscle: Trapezius, Upper, Levator Scapulae, Wrist Extensors

Synergists: Deltoid, Anterior, Supraspinatus, Trapezius, Middle, Trapezius, Lower, Serratus Anterior, Inferior Digitations

Lateral Raise Instructions

Lateral Raise Technique

With cable columns to each side, grasp left stirrup with right hand and right stirrup with left hand. Stand upright.

Lateral Raise Form

With elbows slightly bent, raise arms to side until elbows are shoulder height. Lower and repeat.

Maintain fixed elbow position (10� to 30� angle) throughout exercise. Stirrup is raised by shoulder abduction, not external rotation.

Related Cable Exercises
1. Lateral Raise, One Arm
2. Upright Row
3. Upright Row, Stirrups
4. Upright Row, One Arm