One-arm Cable Lateral Raise
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
One-arm Cable Lateral Raise focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform One-arm Cable Lateral Raise with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand sideways to a cable machine, grasping the handle of the low pulley with your outside hand.
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Keep your arm extended down, slightly in front of your body, with a slight bend in the elbow.
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Raise your arm out to the side, keeping it mostly straight, until it is roughly parallel to the floor.
- 4
Slowly lower the cable handle back to the starting position with control.
Secondary Muscles
While One-arm 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.
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as One-arm 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.
