How to Do Cable Leaning Lateral Raise

Cable Leaning Lateral Raise is a shoulders exercise using cable, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Cable Leaning Lateral Raise

  1. 01Set the cable to the lowest setting and stand sideways, holding the machine with your non-working hand for support.
  2. 02Lean your torso away from the machine at a slight angle with the cable passing behind your legs.
  3. 03Raise the handle out to the side until the arm is parallel with the floor.
  4. 04Hold the peak contraction briefly before returning to the start position.
  5. 05Exhale on the upward phase and inhale as the weight stack descends.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Leaning 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

Keep the working arm in the scapular plane, approximately thirty degrees forward of the torso, to protect the shoulder joint.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Leaning Lateral Raise questions

What muscles does Cable Leaning Lateral Raise work?

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

How do you do Cable Leaning Lateral Raise correctly?

Set the cable to the lowest setting and stand sideways, holding the machine with your non-working hand for support. Lean your torso away from the machine at a slight angle with the cable passing behind your legs. Raise the handle out to the side until the arm is parallel with the floor. Hold the peak contraction briefly before returning to the start position. Exhale on the upward phase and inhale as the weight stack descends.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Leaning Lateral Raise?

Keep the working arm in the scapular plane, approximately thirty degrees forward of the torso, to protect the shoulder joint.

Is Cable Leaning Lateral Raise suitable for beginners?

Cable Leaning Lateral Raise is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Leaning Lateral Raise?

Cable Leaning Lateral Raise uses cable.

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