Lateral raise · Coached in Recomp

Band lateral raise

The band lateral raise is a beginner lateral raise exercise for your shoulders, using resistance bands.

Main muscles
Shoulders
Equipment
Resistance bands
Level
Beginner
Band lateral raise, starting position
Start
Band lateral raise, end position
Finish

Setup

Stand on the middle of a band and hold the ends at your sides.

How to do it

  1. Raise your arms out to shoulder height.
  2. Lower slowly.

Coaching cues

  • Elbows slightly bent.
  • No shrugging.

Common mistakes

  • Rushing the lowering.
  • Leaning back.

Make it easier or harder

HarderDumbbell lateral raise

Alternatives to the band lateral raise

Cable lateral raise Cable stack Dumbbell lateral raise Dumbbells Half-kneeling one-arm dumbbell press Dumbbells Seated dumbbell shoulder press Dumbbells, Adjustable bench Shoulder press machine Shoulder press machine Cable Rear Delt Fly Cable