Banded Lateral Raise

Exercise Overview

This is a shoulder abduction strengthening exercise. Start with your arms in the scapular plane (arms about 30 degrees in front of your body). Step on the inside of a pullup assist band and hold it with both hands in a thumbs up grip (mid pronation). Raise both hands to approximately shoulder height. Use as little momentum as possible while performing this exercise.

Muscles Involved

Rotator Cuff (Supraspinatus)Deltoids (Lateral Deltoid)Upper Trapezius

Related Conditions

Rotator Cuff TearShoulder ImpingementStrength and ConditioningRotator cuff tendinitisDeltoid strainSupraspinatus strainUpper trapezius strain

Equipment Needed

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