Male

Cable One Arm Lateral Raise

Muscles involved

Making steady progress on the cable one arm lateral raise is all about prioritizing continuous tension over massive weights. Because this machine setup with a low pulley maintains constant resistance throughout the arc, starting light allows you to master the execution and isolate your shoulders effectively. Avoid the urge to jump to heavy weights too quickly, which leads to shrugging or momentum. Instead, gradually increase the weight plate by plate only when you can smoothly control both the elevation and the lowering phase. Over time, this disciplined step-by-step overload strategy builds impressive shoulder width and strength without compromising your form or straining surrounding joints.

How to do it

1. Stand sideways next to a low pulley and grip a handle with the hand opposite to the side where you are standing. 2. Elevate your arm laterally to shoulder height, maintaining a slight bend in your elbow. 3. Exhale during the elevation, feeling the contraction in your lateral deltoid. 4. Lower in a controlled manner to the starting position and repeat before changing arms.

Equipment required

Máquina

Polea

Muscles worked

Tips

- Maintain a slight bend in your knees for greater stability. - Focus on elevating your elbow, not your hand. - Control the descent to work the eccentric phase.