Lateral Raise - With Bands
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a resistance band.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Lateral Raise - With Bands
- 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.
- 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.
- Lower the handles back down slowly to the starting position. Inhale as you perform this portion of the movement.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Lateral Raise - With Bands
10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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Cable Seated Lateral Raise
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a cable machine.
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One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the shoulders, using dumbbells.
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Seated Side Lateral Raise
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the shoulders, using dumbbells.
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Side Lateral Raise
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the shoulders, using dumbbells.
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Dumbbell Lying One-Arm Rear Lateral Raise
An intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the shoulders, using dumbbells.
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Dumbbell Lying Rear Lateral Raise
An intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the shoulders, using dumbbells.
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Lying One-Arm Lateral Raise
An intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the shoulders, using dumbbells.
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Alternating Deltoid Raise
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the shoulders, using dumbbells.
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Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a barbell.
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Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do lateral raise - with bands work?
Lateral Raise - With Bands primarily works the shoulders.
What equipment do I need for lateral raise - with bands?
Lateral Raise - With Bands uses resistance bands.
Lateral Raise - With Bands: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Lateral Raise - With Bands is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of lateral raise - with bands?
Cable Seated Lateral Raise, One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise, Seated Side Lateral Raise train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my lateral raise - with bands reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; lateral raise - with bands can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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