Banded lateral raise: how to do it and what it works

Shoulder abduction with elastic resistance.

Image: start and end of the movement.

How to do it

Lateral raise with the rising resistance of a band for the middle delt.

Form. Stand on the band firmly, raise to a comfortable height and especially control the descent.

Common mistake. Arching the lower back, shrugging your shoulders, or using a band that makes you swing.

Deltoid · Resistance band

The muscles listed are an editorial reference, not a measurement. Adjust the range and the load to what feels comfortable.

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