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Cable lateral raise

Primary Equipment
Dual cable pulley machine Dual cable pulley machine
Target Muscle
Primary
Shoulders Shoulders
Secondary
Trapezius Trapezius
Instructions
  1. Stand upright and grab the pulley cable in a crossed manner, starting with your hands slightly in front of your hips
  2. Contract your abdomen and glutes to stabilize your torso
  3. Lift the cable upward until your hands align with your shoulders
  4. Maintain a slight bend in your elbows
  5. Perform the upward and downward movement in a controlled manner
Tips
  • Avoid using momentum or sudden movements
  • Avoid raising your hands excessively beyond shoulder height
  • Do not move your torso excessively
Target Muscle
Primary
Shoulders Shoulders
Secondary
Trapezius Trapezius

Alternative Exercises to replace the Cable lateral raise

1. Lever Standing Lateral Raise

Lever Standing Lateral Raise
Shoulders / Intermediate / Lever Lateral Raise Machine

2. Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise

Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
Shoulders / Beginner / Dumbbells

3. Standing front raise dumbell

Standing front raise dumbell
Shoulders / Beginner / Dumbbells

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