Strength exercise

Cable Single Arm Lateral Raise

How to do it

Stand side on to a low cable pulley and grab the handle with the hand farthest from the machine.
Set the feet hip width apart and brace the core to keep the torso upright against the pull of the cable.
Start with the working arm across the body at hip height and a slight bend in the elbow.
Raise the arm out to the side against the cable tension until the hand reaches shoulder height.
Hold for a moment, feeling the lateral deltoid working, then lower slowly back across the body.
Complete all reps on one side before switching, keeping the hips square throughout.

Muscles worked

ShouldersMuscles surrounding the shoulder joint, responsible for a wide range of arm movements. All Shoulders exercises

Lateral DeltoidMiddle portion of the shoulder muscle responsible for shoulder abduction. All Lateral Deltoid exercises

CoreThe group of trunk muscles across the abdomen, sides, and lower back that stabilize the spine and pelvis and transfer force between the upper and lower body. All Core exercises

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Type: Strength
Equipment: Cable Machine
Primary muscles: Shoulders, Lateral Deltoid, Core
Measured in: Reps and weight