# Lateral Raise (Band)

> A standing raise with a band under your feet that builds your side delts.

Page: https://fitnessie.app/exercises/band-lateral-raise/
Type: Band · Isolation
Demo video: https://fitnessie.app/demos/lateral-raise-band/88074a8b8fec1e6f.mp4

## 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)](https://fitnessie.app/exercises/machine-lateral-raise/)
- [Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)](https://fitnessie.app/exercises/dumbbell-lateral-raise/)
- [Lateral Raise (Cable)](https://fitnessie.app/exercises/cable-lateral-raise/)

## References

- [Healthline: Shoulder Band Exercises](https://www.healthline.com/health/shoulder-band-exercise)
- [ACE: Lateral Raise](https://www.acefitness.org/resources/everyone/exercise-library/26/lateral-raise/)
- [StrengthLog: Dumbbell Lateral Raise](https://www.strengthlog.com/dumbbell-lateral-raise/)