Shoulders · Cable

Single-Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)

Constant tension from bottom to top.

Single-Arm Lateral Raise (Cable) exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Stand side-on to a low cable and grab the handle with the far hand across your body.
  2. Raise your arm out to the side up to shoulder height.
  3. Pause and squeeze the side delt.
  4. Lower slowly across your body, then switch sides.

The one cue that matters

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The cable keeps tension even at the bottom, so lead with the elbow and don't let it go slack.

Muscles worked

The Single-Arm Lateral Raise (Cable) isolates the Shoulders — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted shoulders volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Single-Arm Lateral Raise (Cable) work?

The Single-Arm Lateral Raise (Cable) primarily works the Shoulders.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

One side at a time?

Yes, it's a unilateral movement. Start with your weaker side and match the reps with your stronger side so no side gets ahead.

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