This exercise involves holding a cable in one hand and raising it out to the side, targeting the lateral deltoid muscle. It is a unilateral exercise, meaning it works one side of the body at a time.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Cable Machine
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the lateral deltoid muscle, which is responsible for shoulder abduction and helps create a wider shoulder appearance
- Allows for isolation of one arm at a time, ensuring balanced development of both shoulders
- Can be performed with varying resistance levels, making it suitable for beginners and advanced lifters
- Improves shoulder stability and mobility, reducing the risk of injury during other upper body exercises
- Can be easily modified by changing the angle of the cable or the grip position, providing variety in the workout routine
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a cable in one hand with your palm facing inward.
- Keep your arm straight and raise it out to the side until it is parallel to the ground.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your arm back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms and repeat the exercise on the other side.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Traps
Primary
Shoulder
Primary
Lateral Deltoid
Primary
Posterior Deltoid
Primary