Exercise library · Shoulders
Leaning Cable Lateral Raise.
Leaning-away cable lateral raise that lengthens the side delt range.
IntermediateCable Machine

The numbers
Sets
3–4
Reps
10–15
Rest
45–75
Muscles
Primary
Side delts
Secondary
Traps
The play-by-play
How to do it.
- Step 01
Grip a low cable handle with the outside hand
- Step 02
Hold the machine and lean away from the stack
- Step 03
Let the arm cross slightly in front
- Step 04
Raise the handle out to the side
- Step 05
Lift to shoulder height
- Step 06
Lower slowly to the stretch
What separates good from great
Pro cues.
The lean increases the stretch on the side delt
Lead with the elbow, not the hand
Keep the tempo slow and controlled