Cable Lateral Raise
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Cable Lateral Raise focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Cable Lateral Raise with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand in the center of a cable machine, holding a handle in each hand with a neutral grip.
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Begin with your arms extended down in front of your hips, palms facing each other.
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Raise your arms out to the sides, keeping a slight bend in your elbows, until they are parallel to the floor.
- 4
Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position with control.
Secondary Muscles
While Cable Lateral Raise primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Cable Lateral Raise, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Cable Lateral Raise, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
