How to Do Lateral Raises On Cable Machine

Lateral Raises On Cable Machine is a shoulders exercise using cable and machine, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Cable, Machine

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Lateral Raises On Cable Machine

  1. 01Set the cable pulleys to the lowest position and stand centrally between them.
  2. 02Grasp the left handle with your right hand and the right handle with your left hand so cables cross in front of you.
  3. 03Maintain a tall posture with a slight forward lean and knees unlocked.
  4. 04Raise your arms out to the sides until they reach shoulder height while exhaling.
  5. 05Pause briefly at the top of the contraction to maximize tension.
  6. 06Lower the weights slowly back to the starting position under full control.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Lateral Raises On Cable Machine

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 a slight bend in the elbow and imagine reaching the handles toward the walls rather than lifting them up.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Lateral Raises On Cable Machine questions

What muscles does Lateral Raises On Cable Machine work?

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

How do you do Lateral Raises On Cable Machine correctly?

Set the cable pulleys to the lowest position and stand centrally between them. Grasp the left handle with your right hand and the right handle with your left hand so cables cross in front of you. Maintain a tall posture with a slight forward lean and knees unlocked. Raise your arms out to the sides until they reach shoulder height while exhaling. Pause briefly at the top of the contraction to maximize tension. Lower the weights slowly back to the starting position under full control.

What is the A90 coach tip for Lateral Raises On Cable Machine?

Keep a slight bend in the elbow and imagine reaching the handles toward the walls rather than lifting them up.

Is Lateral Raises On Cable Machine suitable for beginners?

Lateral Raises On Cable Machine is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Lateral Raises On Cable Machine?

Lateral Raises On Cable Machine uses cable and machine.

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