Cable Lateral Raise
Cable lateral raises for constant tension throughout. It works mainly the lateral deltoid, with help from the front deltoid.
Flawless ranks it by lifetime volume: Gold, the third of eight ranks, starts at 25,000 kg.
How to do Cable Lateral Raise
- Set the pulley low, stand side-on to the machine and take the handle with the hand further from it, so the cable runs across the front of your body.
- Raise the arm out to the side with a slight bend in the elbow until the upper arm is horizontal.
- Stop at shoulder height and pause for a second; the cable keeps tension even at the bottom, which is the point of this version.
- Lower slowly without letting the stack rest, then turn around and repeat with the other arm.
These are the same steps you see in the exercise guide in the Flawless app.
Muscles worked
| Role | Muscle | Anatomical name |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Lateral deltoid | Deltoideus medialis |
| Secondary | Front deltoid | Deltoideus anterior |
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 Cable Lateral Raise
| Rank | Total volume |
|---|---|
| Bronze | start |
| Silver | 5,000 kg |
| Gold | 25,000 kg |
| Platinum | 50,000 kg |
| Diamond | 100,000 kg |
| Obsidian | 150,000 kg |
| Painite | 250,000 kg |
| Antimatter | 1,000,000 kg |
Flawless ranks Cable Lateral Raise by lifetime volume: the weight × reps of every set you have logged, added up. 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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Questions
What muscles does Cable Lateral Raise work?
It works mainly the lateral deltoid, with help from the front deltoid.
How do you do Cable Lateral Raise?
Set the pulley low, stand side-on to the machine and take the handle with the hand further from it, so the cable runs across the front of your body. Raise the arm out to the side with a slight bend in the elbow until the upper arm is horizontal. Stop at shoulder height and pause for a second; the cable keeps tension even at the bottom, which is the point of this version. Lower slowly without letting the stack rest, then turn around and repeat with the other arm.
How does Flawless rank Cable Lateral Raise?
By lifetime volume: the weight × reps of every set you have logged, added up. Gold starts at 25,000 kg and Diamond at 100,000 kg, the same for everyone.
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