Exercise guide
Cable lateral raise
Works your side delts, with help from your traps. Cable machine. Beginner friendly.
The animated demo for this exercise is in the members’ area.
Main musclesside delts
Helperstraps
EquipmentCable machine
LevelBeginner friendly
In your plan3 sets of 12-15 reps
Rest1 minute
How to do it
- Set a pulley at its lowest point and stand side-on to it, holding the handle in your far hand.
- Stand tall with a soft elbow and your other hand on the machine for balance.
- Raise your arm out to the side up to shoulder height, leading with the elbow.
- Lower slowly for 2 seconds, keeping tension on the cable.
In the members’ area
The animated demo, side and front views, the common mistakes to avoid, and a weight and rep target for every set, from your last session.
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