⬅ All Exercises

Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Cable Machine

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Pull

Secondary Muscles

Trapezius

Exercise Description

The cable lateral raise builds wide, strong shoulders by targeting the side delts. This exercise gives you that V-shape look and stronger shoulder stability.

How To

1. Set the cable to the lowest position and grab the handle with your opposite hand (right hand grabs left cable). 2. Stand with feet hip-width apart, slight bend in your knees, and engage your core for the cable lateral raise. 3. Keep a slight bend in your elbow and lift your arm out to the side until it's parallel to the floor. 4. Squeeze your shoulder blade and hold for one second at the top of the cable lateral raise movement. 5. Lower the weight slowly back to starting position, controlling the cable throughout the entire range of motion.

Form Tips

• Keep your wrist straight and elbow slightly bent throughout the entire cable lateral raise movement. • Don't let the cable pull your body - stay tall and control the weight with your shoulder muscles. • Lead with your pinky finger when lifting to better target the side delts during cable lateral raise. • Stop at shoulder height - going higher shifts the work away from your target muscles.

Common Mistakes

• Using too much weight and swinging your body to lift the cable during cable lateral raise. • Lifting your arm too high above shoulder level, which reduces shoulder muscle activation. • Moving too fast on the way down during cable lateral raise - you miss half the muscle-building benefits.

Make your favorite athlete your fitness trainer

1. Go to the iOS App Store and search "GetFit AI: AI Fitness Trainer" or tap the button below 2. Download the app 📲 3. Complete the quiz to build a custom AI workout plan 🤖 4. Choose a trainer or build a custom plan targeting your shoulders 💪 5. Stay consistent, chat with your AI trainer anytime, and compete with friends to stay motivated 🏆

More Exercises for

Shoulders

Michael Jordan - GetFit AI - Best Workout AppKobe Bryant - GetFit AI - Best Workout AppGoku - GetFit AI - Best Workout AppSerena Williams - GetFit AI - Best Workout AppCaitlin Clark - GetFit AI - Best Workout App
Sam Sulek - GetFit AI - Best Workout AppRonda Rousey - GetFit AI - Best Workout AppArnold Schwarzenegger - GetFit AI - Best Workout AppCristiano Ronaldo - GetFit AI - Best Workout AppKhabib Nurmagomedov - GetFit AI - Best Workout AppNaruto Uzumaki - GetFit AI - Best Workout App

Make Your Favorite Athlete Your Fitness Trainer

Try for Free Today
Try for Free Today