What muscles does Cable Lateral Raise work?

Cable Lateral Raise primarily targets the Side Delt, with secondary involvement from the stabilizer muscles. It is a isolation isolation movement.

What is the best rep range for Cable Lateral Raise?

The typical effective rep range for Cable Lateral Raise is 12 to 20 reps per set using Cable Machine.

What are the most common mistakes on Cable Lateral Raise?

Common form errors on Cable Lateral Raise include: Shrugging trap upward instead of using deltoid; Using torso momentum to jerk cable. Focus on: Set pulley to low position behind or in front of body; Raise cable smoothly across body to shoulder level; Maintain slight elbow bend and control eccentric return.

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Cable Lateral Raise

Targets Side Delt with an optimal working range of 12–20 reps.

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Primary Muscles

Side Delt

Typical Rep Range

12–20 reps

Shoulder Dominant

Equipment Tier

Full Gym Access

Cable Machine

Movement Profile

Beginner · Bilateral

Plane: Frontal

Coaching Cues & Execution

Focus on these technical checkpoints on every working set of Cable Lateral Raise:

1 Set pulley to low position behind or in front of body
2 Raise cable smoothly across body to shoulder level
3 Maintain slight elbow bend and control eccentric return

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Watch for these form breakdowns as fatigue accumulates across sets:

✕ Shrugging trap upward instead of using deltoid
✕ Using torso momentum to jerk cable

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