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Lateral Raise (Cable)

A movement that trains your shoulders, done with a cable. Your traps and triceps help out.

Lateral Raise (Cable), starting position
EquipmentCable
Type—
Push or pull—
LevelBeginner

Muscles you'll work

Lateral Raise (Cable) muscles worked, front viewLateral Raise (Cable) muscles worked, back view
ShouldersPrimaryTraps · TricepsSecondary

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip.
  2. Keep your arms straight and your core engaged.
  3. Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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