Cable lateral raise
How to do it
- Set the pulley low, grab the handle with the hand furthest from the machine and stand side-on, with your arm against your body.
- Keep your elbow slightly bent and your back straight – this is the starting position.
- Raise your arm out to the side, leading with your elbow, up to shoulder level, exhaling.
- Pause briefly at the top, then lower under control, inhaling.
- Repeat, then switch arms.
Key to the execution: Raise your arm only to shoulder level, leading with the elbow, without swinging your body.
Common mistakes
- Swinging your arm with your whole body instead of moving only from the shoulder.
- Raising your arm above shoulder level, bringing the traps into it.
- Fully straightening your elbow, turning it into a simple arm movement.
Alternatives: exercises for the same muscles
Log your sets and see your progress
In the PlanSports app you pick the exercise, log weight and reps, and each exercise page shows your best weight and progression. The AI coach puts the exercises into a 4-week program.
Shoulders exercises › Training programs by sport ›The exercise pages are compiled by PlanSports; if you have an injury or pain, talk to your coach or doctor first.