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Cable Lateral Raise

An isolation movement that trains your shoulders, done with a cable. Your middle back and traps help out.

EquipmentCable
TypeIsolation
Push or pullPull
LevelBeginner

Muscles you'll work

Cable Lateral Raise muscles worked, front viewCable Lateral Raise muscles worked, back view
ShouldersPrimaryMiddle Back · TrapsSecondary

How to do it

  1. Attach D-handles to the low pulleys of a cable crossover machine.
  2. Stand in the center of the machine, grabbing the left handle with your right hand and the right handle with your left hand.
  3. Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and a slight bend in your elbows.
  4. Raise your arms out to your sides until they are parallel to the floor, keeping your arms straight.
  5. Pause at the top, then slowly lower the handles back to the starting position.

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