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Cable Lateral Raise

Category
Shoulders
Equipment
Cable
Target
Delts

The cable lateral raise keeps the side delts under tension through the entire arc, including the bottom of the rep where a dumbbell raise goes completely slack under gravity. That constant resistance is why many coaches consider it a better shoulder-width builder than the dumbbell version, rep for rep. Standing side-on to the stack and leading with the elbow, not the hand, keeps the tension on the delt instead of the traps.

How to Do the Cable Lateral Raise

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grip the cable handles with an overhand grip.
  2. Keep your arms straight and your core braced.
  3. Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor.
  4. Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
  5. Complete your planned set count, emphasizing full range of motion and strong peak contraction in the delts.

Calorie Burn & Set Tracker

Sets
3
Reps / Set
10
Active Timer
00:00
Estimated Burn
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Muscles Worked

The Cable Lateral Raise primarily targets the Delts, with Traps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Triceps.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have cable? These target the same delts with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Cable Lateral Raise work?
The Cable Lateral Raise primarily targets the delts, with the traps and triceps assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Lateral Raise?
The Cable Lateral Raise is done with a cable.
What's a good alternative to the Cable Lateral Raise?
If you don't have access to a cable, the Left Hook. Boxing targets the same delts using body weight instead.