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Resistance Band Bar Lateral Raise

The Resistance Band Bar Lateral Raise is a one-arm Shoulder exercise that works the Side Shoulders (Lateral Deltoids). Standing on the band and holding the Resistance Band Bar by its center, you raise your arm straight out to the side until your elbow reaches shoulder height, then lower under control.

Muscles Worked: Side Shoulders (Lateral Deltoids) · also Front Shoulders, Upper Traps
Equipment: Resistance Band Bar

A man in a gray Bodylastics T-shirt stands on a band holding a Resistance Band Bar by its center at his side, then raises it out to shoulder height. — Start And Finish Positions

Set Up

Anchor:: No anchor needed.
Bands:: Clip one end of the band to each end ring of the Resistance Band Bar.
Body Position:: Stand on the middle of the band with the foot on the same side as the shoulder you are working. Grip the center of the bar with your working hand, palm facing in, and stand up straight with your back straight, head straight, chest up and stomach tight.

Movement

Raise your arm straight out to the side until your elbow is at shoulder height. Return to the starting position, controlling the resistance.

Points To Remember

Keep a micro bend in your elbow as you raise and lower the bar.

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Questions About The Lateral Raise

What muscles does the Resistance Band Bar Lateral Raise work?

The Resistance Band Bar Lateral Raise works the Side Shoulders (Lateral Deltoids), with the Front Shoulders and Upper Traps assisting.

How high should I raise my arm in a Band Lateral Raise?

In the Resistance Band Bar Lateral Raise, stop when your elbow reaches shoulder height. Keep a micro bend in the elbow and lower slowly back to your side.