Band Lateral Raise

Standing on the band, raise the arms to shoulder height; the band bites hardest at the top.

Band Lateral Raise, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Stand on the band, ends in the hands, arms at the sides.

Steps

  1. Raise the arms to shoulder height.
  2. Fight the band's growing pull near the top.
  3. Lower slowly against the snap.

Common mistakes

Stopping short of shoulder height: the band bites hardest exactly there; finish. Shrugging: blades down. Letting it yank the arms down: the negative is the second half.

Breathing

Exhale opening the arms, inhale lowering.