Lateral Raise (Band)

How to do it

1. Stand on the middle of the band with each end in the opposite hand, palms facing in.
2. Keep a slight bend in your elbows.
3. Raise your arms out to the sides, leading with your elbows, up to shoulder height.
4. Lower under control.

Key cues

• Slight elbow bend, held
• Elbows lead
• Stop at shoulder height
• Trunk stays still

Common mistakes

• Raising your arms well above shoulder height
• Swinging your torso to get the band up
• Letting your elbows straighten or bend during the rep
• Dropping the arms instead of lowering them

Muscles worked

Primary

Side delts

Secondary

Front delts

Equipment

Resistance band.

Variations

• Lateral Raise (Machine)

  Machine · Side delts · Isolation

• Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)

  Dumbbell · Side delts · Isolation

• Lateral Raise (Cable)

  Cable · Side delts · Isolation

References

1. Healthline: Shoulder Band Exercises
2. ACE: Lateral Raise
3. StrengthLog: Dumbbell Lateral Raise