How to Do Side Lateral Raise Resistance Band

Side Lateral Raise Resistance Band 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 Side Lateral Raise Resistance Band

  1. 01Stand on the center of the resistance band and hold the handles at your sides with palms facing inward.
  2. 02Maintain a slight bend in the elbows and a slight forward lean in the torso.
  3. 03Raise the arms out to the sides until the elbows are level with the shoulders.
  4. 04Lead the movement with the elbows rather than the wrists to ensure deltoid engagement.
  5. 05Lower the handles back to the starting position while resisting the pull of the band.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Side Lateral Raise Resistance Band

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

Stop the movement when the elbows reach shoulder height to avoid impingement of the rotator cuff tendons.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Side Lateral Raise Resistance Band questions

What muscles does Side Lateral Raise Resistance Band work?

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

How do you do Side Lateral Raise Resistance Band correctly?

Stand on the center of the resistance band and hold the handles at your sides with palms facing inward. Maintain a slight bend in the elbows and a slight forward lean in the torso. Raise the arms out to the sides until the elbows are level with the shoulders. Lead the movement with the elbows rather than the wrists to ensure deltoid engagement. Lower the handles back to the starting position while resisting the pull of the band.

What is the A90 coach tip for Side Lateral Raise Resistance Band?

Stop the movement when the elbows reach shoulder height to avoid impingement of the rotator cuff tendons.

Is Side Lateral Raise Resistance Band suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Side Lateral Raise Resistance Band?

Side Lateral Raise Resistance Band uses resistance band.

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