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How to do Band Lateral Raise

Primary muscle: Shoulders

ShouldersBeginnerResistance bandIsolation
Band Lateral Raise start and end positionBand Lateral Raise start and end position

Step-by-step

  1. Stand on the middle of the resistance band and grip the ends at your sides with each hand.
  2. Stand tall, brace your core, and keep your elbows slightly bent.
  3. Raise your arms out to the sides, stretching the band, up to shoulder height.
  4. Pause briefly at the top and squeeze your side delt to feel it work.
  5. Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position under control.

Coaching tip

Stand on the band and, as you raise your arms out, keep your elbows slightly higher than your wrists.

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