Cable Lateral Raise

Set the cable machine to the lowest setting and attach a single handle.

Stand with your side to the cable machine, feet shoulder-width apart.

Keep your movements controlled to maximize muscle engagement and minimize risk of injury.

Avoid using momentum; focus on using your deltoids to lift the weight.

Shrugging the shoulders instead of lifting with the lateral deltoid.

Swinging the torso or using momentum to raise the arm.

Raising the arm too high and losing shoulder control.