Band Lateral Raises
Muscles worked
- Lateral Deltoid
- Supraspinatus
- Anterior Deltoid
- CategoryPush
- Default target3 sets × 12–15 reps per side
- EquipmentBand
- Movement patternIsolation Upper
- Training stylesHypertrophy
- LevelBeginner-friendly
Technique
Setup
Stand on the band with one or both feet, holding an end in each hand at your sides, palms in.
Movement
Raise both arms out to the sides until they reach shoulder height, then lower slowly.
Form Tip
Lead with your elbows and keep a slight bend in them — stop at shoulder height.
Increase Difficulty
Stand on the band with both feet for more tension.
Decrease Difficulty
Stand on the band with one foot, or raise one arm at a time.
Hear the cue
The trainer's spoken setup and form tip for this exercise — the same clips Flex plays in a session.