ShouldersBodyweightBeginner
Band Lateral Raise
Learn how to perform Band Lateral Raise, a Shoulders exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.
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STEP 1
Setup
Stand on a tube band with both feet and hold the handles at your sides.
STEP 2
Start phase
Raise both arms sideways with a slight bend in your elbows.
STEP 3
End phase
Stop at a comfortable shoulder range and lower your arms slowly.
STEP 4
Target muscles
This movement primarily works your side deltoids. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.
STEP 5
Common mistakes
Avoid shrugging or swinging your torso to throw the load upward.
STEP 6
Breathing
Exhale as you raise your arms and inhale as you lower.
STEP 7
Coach tip
Match the band length on each side and choose tension that does not make you shrug.
