Exercise library
Shoulders
Cable Lateral Raise
- Primary muscle
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Cable
- Movement pattern
- Vertical push
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Stand side-on to a low pulley and grip the handle with the far hand across your body. Raise the arm out to the side to shoulder height with a slight elbow bend, then lower under control. The cable keeps constant tension on the side delt through the full range.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the shoulders — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
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- Single-Arm Cable Lateral RaiseCableVertical push
- Arnold PressDumbbellVertical push
- Band Front RaiseBandVertical push
- Band Lateral RaiseBandVertical push
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the shoulders: