Band Lateral Raise

A standing lateral raise with band resistance — builds wider, more capped shoulders without dumbbells.

Shoulders Band Strength

Step by step

1. Stand on the middle of a band with feet shoulder-width apart, holding one handle in each hand at your sides.
2. Keep a slight bend in your elbows and your palms facing your thighs at the start of the movement.
3. Lift both arms straight out to the sides until your hands reach shoulder height, leading with the elbows.
4. Pause briefly at the top, feeling the side delts squeeze under the band's peak tension.
5. Lower your arms back down with control over a 2 to 3 second eccentric, fighting the band the whole way.
6. Repeat for 12 to 15 reps, prioritizing strict form over band tension.

Muscles and equipment

Target muscle

Side delts

Secondary muscles

none

Equipment

Band

Type

Strength

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