Single-Arm Cable Lateral Raise

One arm at a time at the pulley, free hand holding the frame for a stable torso.

Single-Arm Cable Lateral Raise, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Stand sideways to a low pulley, handle in the far hand, free hand on the frame.

Steps

  1. Raise the arm across and out to shoulder height.
  2. Lead with the elbow.
  3. Lower keeping cable tension.

Common mistakes

Leaning away from the stack: the frame hand keeps you honest; stay tall. Swinging off the hip: dead stop each rep. Shrugging: blade down.

Breathing

Exhale opening the arms, inhale lowering.