Banded lateral raise

Resistance band under the feet

Also called band lateral raise, resistance band lateral raise

Banded lateral raise, start positionBanded lateral raise, end position
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Stand on the band with feet hip-width apart, then raise both arms out to shoulder height against the band tension.

  1. Slight elbow bend, lead with elbows
  2. Raise to shoulder height
  3. Control the band on the way down

Movement

Pattern
Lateral raise
Type
Isolation, one joint moves
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Band

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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