Cable lateral raise

Cable, single handle

Also called single arm cable lateral raise

Cable lateral raise, start positionCable lateral raise, end position
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With the cable at its lowest point, raise the handle out to the side to shoulder height, one arm at a time.

  1. Stand side-on, handle in the far hand
  2. Slight bend in the elbow, lead with the elbow
  3. Raise to shoulder height, no higher
  4. Slow on the way down

Movement

Pattern
Lateral raise
Type
Isolation, one joint moves
Sides
One side at a time
Equipment
Cable

Muscles worked

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

Upper body

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