Lateral Raise - With Bands
How to do the Lateral Raise - With Bands with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Shoulders
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Bands
How to do the Lateral Raise - With Bands
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To begin, stand on an exercise band so that tension begins at arm's length. Grasp the handles using a pronated (palms facing your thighs) grip that is slightly less than shoulder width. The handles should be resting on the sides of your thighs. Your arms should be extended with a slight bend at the elbows and your back should be straight. This will be your starting position.
- 2
Use your side shoulders to lift the handles to the sides as you exhale. Continue to lift the handles until they are slightly above parallel. Tip: As you lift the handles, slightly tilt the hand as if you were pouring water and keep your arms extended. Also, keep your torso stationary and pause for a second at the top of the movement.
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Lower the handles back down slowly to the starting position. Inhale as you perform this portion of the movement.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Lateral Raise - With Bands: common questions
What muscles does the Lateral Raise - With Bands work?
The Lateral Raise - With Bands primarily works the Shoulders.
Is the Lateral Raise - With Bands suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Lateral Raise - With Bands is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Lateral Raise - With Bands?
To do the Lateral Raise - With Bands you'll need resistance bands.
Is the Lateral Raise - With Bands a compound or isolation exercise?
The Lateral Raise - With Bands is an isolation exercise, it targets the shoulders through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Lateral Raise - With Bands with correct form?
To begin, stand on an exercise band so that tension begins at arm's length. Grasp the handles using a pronated (palms facing your thighs) grip that is slightly less than shoulder width. The handles should be resting on the sides of your thighs. Your arms should be extended with a slight bend at the elbows and your back should be straight. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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