Cable Lateral Raise

enums.exercise_tag.STRENGTH

exercise_detail.body_part: enums.body_part.SHOULDERS

exercise_detail.description

The Cable Lateral Raise is an isolation exercise targeting the lateral deltoids. It involves lifting the arms to the sides using a cable machine, providing constant tension throughout the movement. This exercise helps in building shoulder width and improving shoulder stability.

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Set the cable machine to the lowest setting and attach a single handle.
Stand with your side to the cable machine, feet shoulder-width apart.
Grasp the handle with the hand furthest from the machine, keeping your arm straight but not locked.
Engage your core and maintain a slight bend in your knees.
Lift your arm out to the side until it reaches shoulder height, keeping your palm facing down.
Pause briefly at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the handle back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

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Keep your movements controlled to maximize muscle engagement and minimize risk of injury.
Avoid using momentum; focus on using your deltoids to lift the weight.
Maintain a slight bend in your elbow throughout the exercise to reduce strain on the joint.
Ensure your torso remains stable and upright; avoid leaning or swaying.
Start with a lighter weight to master form before progressing to heavier loads.
Exhale as you lift the weight and inhale as you lower it.

exercise_detail.common_mistakes

Using too much weight, leading to momentum-based lifting instead of controlled movement.
Shrugging the shoulders, which shifts focus away from the deltoids to the trapezius.
Leaning back excessively, reducing the effectiveness of the lateral raise.
Bending the elbows too much, which can turn the exercise into a front raise.
Raising the arms above shoulder height, increasing the risk of shoulder impingement.
Failing to maintain a slight forward lean, which helps target the lateral deltoids.
Not keeping the wrists neutral, leading to unnecessary wrist strain.
Allowing the cables to slack at the bottom, disengaging the muscles.
Rushing through the movement, reducing muscle engagement and control.