Resistance Band Standing Single-Arm Lateral Raise
A looped band stretched between the hands at the hips: one hand stays at the opposite hip as the anchor while the other raises out to the side.
How to do it
Setup
Standing, a flat looped band held across the front of the hips, one end in each hand.
Steps
- Pin the anchor hand to the opposite hip.
- Raise the working arm out to the side to shoulder height.
- Lower it slowly against the band's pull; switch sides after the set.
Common mistakes
The anchor hand drifting up with the band: keep it pinned to the hip. Bending the working elbow to ease the band: a long arm through the whole raise. Leaning away to stretch the band: stand tall and move only the arm.
Breathing
Exhale on the raise, inhale lowering.
