Lateral Raise (Band) demonstration

Lateral Raise (Band)

Learn how to do the Lateral Raise (Band) with proper form, setup, and execution.

This resistance band movement primarily targets shoulders, including front shoulder, side shoulder, rear shoulder.

How to Perform Lateral Raise (Band)

  1. 1

    Stand on the middle of a resistance band and grab both ends with an overhand grip.

  2. 2

    Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms hanging at your sides.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Raise both arms out to your sides in an arc until they are parallel with the floor, squeezing your shoulders at the top and exhale. Keep a slight bend in your elbows.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower back to the starting position and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions