Reviewed exercise · beginner

Single-Arm Cable Lateral Raise

A accessory isolation movement for shoulders.

Equipment

cables

Typical range

10–25 reps

Also trains

No secondary emphasis listed

Set up

Set a low cable and stand where tension begins with the arm near the side.

Execute

Raise the arm outward with a soft elbow and quiet torso.

Lower slowly until the cable remains lightly tensioned.

Coaching cues

• Lead with the elbow.
• Stay tall.

Common mistakes

• Shrugging to lift the handle.
• Leaning away more on each rep.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.