Two-Arm Cable Lateral Raise

Freeweight Beginner

Bilateral cable lateral raise keeps tension on the side delts at the bottom of each rep where dumbbells go light. Lift to shoulder height without shrugging. Main muscles: deltoids.

Muscles worked

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Lateral Raise: Dumbbell vs Cable

Dumbbell vs Cable Lateral Raise — where's the tension?

Two-Arm Cable Lateral Raise vs similar exercises

Two-Arm Cable Lateral Raise vs Cable Lean Lateral Raise
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Same main muscles at the same intensity — the difference is in how you perform it.
- LevelBeginnerIntermediate
Two-Arm Cable Lateral Raise vs Dumbbell Lateral Raise
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Two-Arm Cable Lateral Raise vs Cable Upright Row
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Two-Arm Cable Lateral Raise vs Barbell Upright Row
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