Side Delts
Cable Lateral Raise
Intermediate
Cable
Isolation
Side Delts
How to do it
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Set the pulley to the lowest position and attach a single handle.
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Stand side-on to the machine and take the handle with the far hand, cable crossing in front of you.
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Hold the machine upright with the other hand for stability and stand tall.
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Raise the arm out to the side to shoulder height with a fixed slight bend in the elbow.
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Hold for a second, then lower slowly over 3 seconds while keeping tension on the cable at the bottom.
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Finish all reps, then switch sides.
Common mistakes
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Bending the elbow to pull, turning it into a one-arm upright row.
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Leaning away from the machine to help the weight up.
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Shrugging into the ears because the load is too heavy.
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Raising well above shoulder line.
Tips
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The cable keeps tension at the bottom, exactly where dumbbells go slack.
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Run 12-15 reps per side and start with the weaker arm.
Secondary muscles
Alternatives
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