Lateral Raise - With Bands
Stand on the band and lift the handles out to the sides, slightly above parallel. Keep the torso still and the arms slightly bent.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 3
Form sequence
01 · starting position
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.
02 · lift · Key step
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.
03 · lower
Lower the handles back down slowly to the starting position. Inhale as you perform this portion of the movement.
04 · repeat
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
