Cable Lateral Raise

An isolation cable raise targeting the lateral deltoids. Useful for building shoulder width with steady tension through the full lifting arc.

Also known as: cable side raise, cable delt raise, cable lateral delt raise, cable side delt raise, cable raise lateral

Beginner Isolation Cable machine

How to do the Cable Lateral Raise

Attach a single handle to the low pulley and stand side-on to the machine.
Grip the handle with the outside hand and let your arm hang slightly in front of your hip.
Set a soft bend in the elbow and keep your torso upright without leaning away.
Raise the arm out to the side, leading with the elbow until it reaches shoulder height.
Keep the hand slightly below the elbow as the cable tracks smoothly upward.
Lower the handle back to the start under tension without letting the stack slam.