Shoulders

Cable Lateral Raise

Starting position

  • Cable at the lowest setting, handle in the far hand.
  • Stand side-on to the tower, free hand on the machine.

Execution

  • Raise the arm out to the side to shoulder height, elbow slightly bent.
  • Return slowly without letting the weight rest.

Common mistakes

  • Tilting the upper body to the side.
  • Raising above shoulder height.
  • Using momentum.