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§ L · Exercises · ShouldersUpdated 6/2026

Cable Leaning Lateral Raise

Builds the side delts for broader shoulders and better upper body stability in other lifts.

Muscle group
Shoulders
Equipment
Cable
Exercise type
Isolation
Technique
Basic technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Shoulders

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Stand beside the cable machine and set the pulley to the lowest position. Attach a single handle and grasp it with the hand farthest from the cable, reaching across the front of your body.

  2. 02

    Take a stable stance and lean away from the cable while bracing your core. Keep your shoulders down and your shoulder blades pulled slightly back and down.

  3. 03

    Raise your arm out to the side until it reaches shoulder height, keeping a slight bend in your elbow and a neutral wrist. Pause briefly and squeeze your lateral deltoid.

  4. 04

    Lower the handle back to the starting position under control, keeping tension on the cable, and repeat without using your body for momentum.

Beginner's guide

§ 03 · Guide
What it works

Builds the side delts for broader shoulders and better upper body stability in other lifts.

What it should feel like

You should feel it in the side of your shoulder. It should not be felt mostly in your neck or arms.

Most common mistake

A common mistake is shrugging the shoulder or using body swing. Lead with your elbow and lower the weight under control.

How to get started at the gym

§ 04 · SisuLift

Cable Leaning Lateral Raise is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 05 · Tips

Keep your upper arm in the same plane throughout the movement and lead the lift with your elbow. Do not raise your shoulder toward your ear. Use a moderate load and lower the weight slowly to avoid swinging the movement.

Performing the leaning lateral raise with a cable keeps the resistance consistent throughout the entire range of motion and effectively targets the lateral deltoid.

More exercises: Shoulders

§ 06 · Same muscles

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