Band Lateral Raise
Exercise Overview
The band lateral raise exercise is used to strengthen the muscles responsible for shoulder abduction. Start by stepping on a band to anchor it down to the floor. While keeping the spine in neutral alignment, abduct the shoulder to stretch the band towards the ceiling. Hold the free end of the band with a mid pronation grip (thumbs forwards) and maintain this wrist orientation during the entire exercise. Raise the arm to roughly shoulder height and lower back down to starting position (hand starting near the front of your groin).
Muscles Involved
supraspinatuslateral deltoid
Related Conditions
deltoid strainsupraspinatus strain / supraspinatus tearsupraspinatus tendinitis / tendonitisrotator cuff tendonitisdynamic shoulder instabilityglenohumeral labral tearshoulder dislocation / shoulder subluxation
