Band Lateral Raise

How to do Band Lateral Raise

• Stand on the band or anchor it low, hold the end in the hand further from the anchor so it runs across the body, elbow slightly bent.
• Raise the arm out to the side until the upper arm is horizontal, leading with the elbow.
• Stop at shoulder height and pause for a second.
• Lower slowly against the band, do all reps, then switch sides.

These are the same steps you see in the exercise guide in the Flawless app.

Muscles worked

Muscle data from StrengthLog.

Why do it

• Side delts — the width of the shoulder
• The most visible change per unit of effort
• Works with very light weight

How Flawless ranks Band Lateral Raise

Flawless ranks Band Lateral Raise by sets logged: the number of sets you have logged over time. The ladder is the same for everyone, because it measures work done rather than strength relative to bodyweight. The rank updates after every workout.

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• Cable Lateral Raise
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Questions

What muscles does Band Lateral Raise work?

It works mainly the lateral deltoid, with help from the front deltoid.

How do you do Band Lateral Raise?

Stand on the band or anchor it low, hold the end in the hand further from the anchor so it runs across the body, elbow slightly bent. Raise the arm out to the side until the upper arm is horizontal, leading with the elbow. Stop at shoulder height and pause for a second. Lower slowly against the band, do all reps, then switch sides.

How does Flawless rank Band Lateral Raise?

By sets logged: the number of sets you have logged over time. Gold starts at 50 and Diamond at 300, the same for everyone.