How to Do Band Seated Lateral Raise

Band Seated Lateral Raise is a shoulders exercise using resistance band, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Resistance band

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Band Seated Lateral Raise

  1. 01Sit on a bench or chair with the resistance band looped under the feet and an end in each hand.
  2. 02Raise both arms out to the sides with a slight bend in the elbows until they reach parallel with the floor.
  3. 03Pause at the top of the range to maximize the peak contraction of the deltoids.
  4. 04Lower the hands back toward the hips while resisting the pull of the band.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Band Seated Lateral Raise

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the traps shrug upward, keep the shoulder blades depressed and stop the lift once the hands reach shoulder height.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Band Seated Lateral Raise questions

What muscles does Band Seated Lateral Raise work?

Band Seated Lateral Raise is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Band Seated Lateral Raise correctly?

Sit on a bench or chair with the resistance band looped under the feet and an end in each hand. Raise both arms out to the sides with a slight bend in the elbows until they reach parallel with the floor. Pause at the top of the range to maximize the peak contraction of the deltoids. Lower the hands back toward the hips while resisting the pull of the band.

What is the A90 coach tip for Band Seated Lateral Raise?

If the traps shrug upward, keep the shoulder blades depressed and stop the lift once the hands reach shoulder height.

Is Band Seated Lateral Raise suitable for beginners?

Band Seated Lateral Raise is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Band Seated Lateral Raise?

Band Seated Lateral Raise uses resistance band.

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