Strength exercise

Constant-Tension Cable Lateral Raise

How to do it

Stand sideways to a cable machine with the pulley at the lowest position.
Grab the handle with the far hand.
Raise your arm out to the side with a controlled tempo.
Maintain constant tension by never letting the weight stack touch down.
Lower slowly without fully relaxing at the bottom.
Focus on keeping the lateral deltoid engaged throughout.

Muscles worked

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

Related Side Delts exercises

Band Lateral Raise Barbell Lateral Raise Bent Over Lateral Raise Cable Single Arm Lateral Raise Cross-Body Cable Y-Raise Dumbbell Bent Over Lateral Raise

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