Cable Lateral Raise
The Cable Lateral Raise primarily works the Lateral Deltoid, with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Supraspinatus, Trapezius (Upper) and stabilizer support from the Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a cable isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
Single-arm cable lateral raise with continuous tension providing side shoulder isolation.
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Vertical Push |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Unilateral |
| Primary | Lateral Deltoid |
| Secondary | Anterior Deltoid, Supraspinatus, Trapezius (Upper) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Lateral Deltoid (shoulders)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Secondary Muscle Supraspinatus (back)
- Secondary Muscle Trapezius (Upper) (back)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Erector Spinae (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle External Obliques (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Transverse Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Stand or sit with upright posture. Attach appropriate handle to cable pulley. Grasp handle and face machine. Execution: Press weight overhead until arms are fully extended. Lower weight back to shoulder level under control. Repeat. Comments: Perform equal reps on each side.
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