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cable lateral raise
cable lateral raise is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip.
Step 2. Keep your arms straight and your core engaged.
Step 3. Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor.
Step 4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
delts
Secondary muscles
trapstriceps
Primary body parts
shoulders
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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