Standing Cable Lateral Raise

What it is

A one-arm lateral raise done standing next to a low pulley, with the cable crossing in front of the body. Unlike dumbbells, the cable keeps tension on the side delt even at the bottom of the rep. Raise to about shoulder height and control the way down.

One side at a time: log each side, and match the reps of your weaker side.

Technique tips

• Stand side-on to a low pulley
• Lead with the elbow, slight bend in the arm
• Stop around shoulder height
• Keep your torso still, no leaning away

How to track your progress

Log the weight and reps of each set. Straddly turns every set into an estimated one-rep max, so a heavier single and a strong set of eight both count as progress, and it flags a personal record the moment you beat your best.