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Cable lateral raise

Intermediate

Cable lateral raise is a isolation cable exercise for the side delts, also working the traps and triceps.

What it works

Primary muscle

Side delts

Also works

TrapsTriceps

Equipment
Cable
Movement
Push
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip.
  2. 2Keep your arms straight and your core engaged.
  3. 3Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Dumbbell seated lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Cable one arm lateral raiseCable
  • Cable seated rear lateral raiseCable
  • Landmine lateral raiseBarbell
  • Cable alternate shoulder pressCable
  • Dumbbell rear lateral raiseDumbbell

Easier variations

  • Cable forward raiseCable
  • Cable front raiseCable
  • Dumbbell lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Lever lateral raiseMachine
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