Band Lateral Raise
Also known as: Resistance Band Lateral Raise, Band Side Raise, Banded Lateral Raise, Resistance Band Side Raise
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Equipment
Technique
- Stand on the middle of a band with feet hip-width apart and hold an end in each hand at your sides.
- Keep a slight bend in the elbows and brace your abs.
- Raise both arms out to the sides to shoulder height.
- Pause, then lower slowly against the band tension.
Cues
- Lead with the elbows and keep the wrists in line with them.
- Keep the shoulders down away from the ears.
- Choose a band that you can lift smoothly for the whole set.
Common mistakes
- Shrugging the shoulders to move the band.
- Swinging the torso.
- Lifting the hands well above the elbows.
- Letting the band yank the arms down.