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Cable Lateral Raise

Lateral shoulder
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IsolationSingle-sidedTargets: Side delt

About

It's a side shoulder workout that you can do with a cable. You can feel the constant target of cable workout!

How to Cable Lateral Raise

Starting Position

1. Please hold the grip with one hand and stand shoulder-width apart.

2. Open your chest and straighten your back.

Proper Form

1. Slowly lift your arms to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.

2. Make sure the palms of your hands are facing the floor or towards the front of your body.

3. Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position.

4. However, do not lower your arms completely; only lower them until your shoulders are relaxed.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when you raise your arms, and inhale when you lower them.

Precautions

1. Please be careful not to raise your hands higher than shoulder level.

2. If your palms are facing behind your body, it may cause shoulder pain, so please keep them facing the floor or in front of your body.

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