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Shoulders · Beginner

Band Lateral Raise

Standing band lateral raise that isolates the shoulders through a controlled arc to shoulder height.

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Band Lateral Raise demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Shoulders

Equipment

Resistance Band

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand evenly on the middle of a resistance band and hold one end beside each thigh.
  2. 02Brace your trunk, keep your ribs down, and maintain a slight fixed bend in the elbows.
  3. 03Raise both arms out to the sides until they approach shoulder height.
  4. 04Keep your shoulders away from your ears and avoid swinging, leaning, or lifting into discomfort.
  5. 05Lower the arms slowly to the starting position and repeat.

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