Exercise guide

Cable Crossover Lateral Raise

The Cable Crossover Lateral Raise targets the side delts using crossed cables to create constant tension throughout the movement.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Isolation
Bodyweight
No
How to

How to do the Cable Crossover Lateral Raise

  1. 01

    Set both cable handles to the lowest position.

  2. 02

    Stand between the pulleys and cross your arms to grab the opposite handles.

  3. 03

    Stand upright with a slight bend in your elbows.

  4. 04

    Raise your arms out to the sides until they reach shoulder height.

  5. 05

    Pause briefly at the top.

  6. 06

    Lower the handles slowly back to the starting position.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Keep your torso upright and avoid leaning back
  • Lift with your shoulders, not your traps
  • Control the lowering phase to maintain tension
Muscles

Muscles worked

Equipment

What you need

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Cable Crossover Lateral Raise work?

The Cable Crossover Lateral Raise primarily targets the Shoulders.

Is the Cable Crossover Lateral Raise a compound or isolation exercise?

The Cable Crossover Lateral Raise is an isolation exercise, meaning it focuses on a single muscle group through one joint movement.

What equipment do I need for the Cable Crossover Lateral Raise?

You need the following equipment: Cable Machine.

What difficulty level is the Cable Crossover Lateral Raise?

The Cable Crossover Lateral Raise is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.

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