ShouldersBeginnerIsolation

Band Lateral Raise

Lateral raise standing on a band.

Band Lateral Raise: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • Side delts anywhere
  • Hardest at the top, easy on joints

How to do it

  1. Stand on the band, handles at your sides
  2. Raise to shoulder height
  3. Pause, then lower slowly

Common mistakes

  • Band too strong to reach shoulder height
  • Leaning to the side

Starting prescription

sets
3
reps
15–25
Rest
45 s
Reps in reserve
1
Load step
2.5 kg

Alternatives

Programs that use it

3×/week8 weeks

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