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How to do the Cable Lateral Raise

The Cable Lateral Raise is a isolation cable exercise that mainly works your side shoulders. Focus on three things: raise out to the side; stop at shoulder height; resist on the way down.

Side shouldersCable

Setup

  1. 1Pulley at lowest setting
  2. 2Handle in the far hand

Three cues

  1. 1Raise out to the side
  2. 2Stop at shoulder height
  3. 3Resist on the way down

Most common mistake

Torso leans away

Stay upright

In Hindi · हिन्दी में

  1. 1बगल की ओर बाहर उठाएँ
  2. 2कंधे की ऊँचाई पर रुकें
  3. 3नीचे आते हुए रोककर लाएँ

आम गलती: धड़ दूर झुके तो, सीधे खड़े रहें

Alternatives to the Cable Lateral Raise

Same movement, different equipment — for when the machine is taken or something doesn’t feel right.

Hear these cues between sets.

Gymie tells you the weight for your next Cable Lateral Raise set and says the cue that matters — in English or हिन्दी.

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General guidance, not medical advice. Stop if you feel sharp pain and see a professional.