Shoulders exercise

Cable Lateral Raise

How to do the Cable Lateral Raise with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Stand next to the pulley machine with your feet shoulder-width apart. To maintain good posture, push your chest forward, and point your shoulders back while slightly bending both knees. You can also place your free hand on the machine for support. Now, reach across your body and…
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Illustration showing the Cable Lateral Raise
Targets

Muscles worked

Shoulders muscle Shoulders Primary Trapezius muscle Trapezius Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Hilo pulley cable Hilo pulley cable
Technique

How to do the Cable Lateral Raise

  1. 1 Stand next to the pulley machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2 To maintain good posture, push your chest forward, and point your shoulders back while slightly bending both knees. You can also place your free hand on the machine for support.
  3. 3 Now, reach across your body and grab the stirrup with your outside arm.
  4. 4 Slightly bend your elbow to a 10- to 30-degree angle and raise your arm sideways until it’s level with your shoulder, exhaling as you lift.
  5. 5 Avoid rotating your arm as you raise the stirrup, and keep your focus on the area you want to train — your middle shoulder.
  6. 6 Hold your position for 1–5 seconds, and then inhale while slowly lowering the weight back.