How Do You Perform Lateral Cable Raises?
Cable raises work the medial head of the deltoid and give your shoulder that “rounded” look that can make or break how defined your arms are. Unlike dumbbell lateral raises, cables provide constant tension on the muscle being worked on the way up, and on the way down. Furthermore, cables are easy on your joints, so people with existing shoulder problems can still substitute these into their workout and still hit their side deltoids hard. Attach a single handle to a cable pulley and adjust the settings so that the pulley is at its lowest position. Stand with the side of your body approximately two feet from the cable pulley. Take a small step back so that the cable can run across the front of your body when the exercise is being performed. Grab the single handle with the hand furthest away from the cable pulley. Stand with your back straight and feet shoulder-width apart. Bend slightly at the elbow and raise your arm to the side until it is level with shoulder height. Squeeze for a coun
