Single-Arm Cable Lateral Raise
The single-arm cable lateral raise provides constant tension through the full range of motion by pulling from a low cable across your body. The cable angle creates maximal tension at the top where dumbbells are lightest.
How to Perform
Stand sideways to a low cable, grab the handle with the far hand across your body.
Lean slightly away from the cable stack for an even tension curve.
Raise your arm out to the side until it reaches shoulder height, leading with the elbow.
Lower slowly back across your body, maintaining control against the cable pull.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Standing too close to the cable, which creates a poor angle of resistance.
Raising the arm above shoulder height, which shifts work to the upper traps.
Using body momentum by swaying at the hips instead of using strict lateral delt contraction.
Muscle Activation
Variations
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