Exercises

Single-arm cable lateral raise

Raise one arm sideways against cable resistance to emphasize the side delts.

Single-arm lateral raise beside a cable tower with a low pulley and the working arm at shoulder height.

Cable machine · Low pulley

Source: Catalyst Athletics · Cable Lateral Raise

Step by step

  1. Stand sideways to a low pulley and hold the handle in the hand farther from the tower.
  2. Brace your torso, keep the wrist straight and the elbow slightly bent.
  3. Lift the arm out to the side to about shoulder height without leaning.
  4. Lower slowly, then repeat on the other side.

Common mistakes

  • Swinging or leaning to lift the weight.
  • Shrugging the shoulder or changing the elbow bend.

Anatomy and technique: the references below. Region boundaries and movement diagrams are schematic. Exercise images are AI-generated illustrations.