Cable Lateral Raise
The cable lateral raise is an isolation exercise that primarily trains the side delts, with the traps assisting. Equipment: cables. Suited to beginner lifters.
- Primary muscles
- Side Delts
- Secondary muscles
- traps
- Muscle group
- shoulders
- Equipment
- cables
- Movement pattern
- Isolation
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Also searched as
- cable lateral raises, cable side raise, cable lat raise
Complete cable lateral raise guides
- Proper formCable Lateral Raise: Proper Form, Step by StepClear, evidence-aware guide to cable lateral raise form: setup, execution cues, breathing, tempo, common mistakes and quick FAQ for safe, effective shoulder work.
- Muscles workedCable Lateral Raise: Muscles Worked and Best AlternativesWhich muscles does the cable lateral raise train, where it fits in a program, and clear alternatives with when to pick each for equipment limits, injuries, or plateaus.
- Sets and repsHow Many Sets and Reps for the Cable Lateral Raise?Practical set/rep/frequency ranges for cable lateral raises by goal (strength, hypertrophy, endurance). Week-to-week progression rules and clear signals for adding weight vs reps.
- Common mistakesThe Most Common Cable Lateral Raise Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)Learn the 6 most common cable lateral raise mistakes, why they happen, what they cost (lost gains or injury risk), and a single concrete fix for each.
- At-home alternativesCable Lateral Raise Alternatives You Can Do at Home (Minimal Equipment)Practical, evidence-aware alternatives to the cable lateral raise using dumbbells, bands, or bodyweight. What each swap keeps, what it loses, and when you should go to a gym.
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