What should I feel during Banded lateral raise?

Lateral delt contracting at the top — no shrug or body lean assist.

What are common mistakes with Banded lateral raise?

Shrugging the trap to get the arm higher; Swinging to generate momentum; Elbow bending to reduce load

How do I progress Banded lateral raise?

Heavier band or slow the eccentric to 3 s.

What can I do instead of Banded lateral raise?

Seated DB lateral raise, Lu Xiaojun lateral (heavy + cheat eccentric), Cable lateral raise

Banded lateral raise

Band under foot, arm at side, raise to shoulder height, lower controlled.

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Muscles

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side deltsPRIME

front delts68

Primary: side delts
Supporting: front delts

Mechanics

Pattern: shoulder isolation
Equipment: bands
Geometry: Variable Range
Target feel: Lateral delt contracting at the top — no shrug or body lean assist.
Progression: Heavier band or slow the eccentric to 3 s.
Regression: Seated DB lateral raise — seated removes body lean.

Common errors

Shrugging the trap to get the arm higher
Swinging to generate momentum
Elbow bending to reduce load

Programming by goal

Goal	Sets × reps	Effort cap	Tempo
Strength	3 × 3-6	RPE ≤ 9	2-0-X-0
Muscle growth	3 × 8-12	RPE ≤ 8	3-1-1-0
Endurance	3 × 15-25	RPE ≤ 7	2-0-2-0

Engine defaults for one exercise. Adjust load so every rep stays within the listed effort cap.

Equipment context

Bands add accommodating resistance: tension rises as the band stretches, making the lockout harder.

Substitutions

Seated DB lateral raise
Lu Xiaojun lateral (heavy + cheat eccentric)
Cable lateral raise

Machine lateral raise Same pattern: shoulder isolation
DB lateral raise (strict) Same pattern: shoulder isolation
Cable shrug Same pattern: shoulder isolation
Hammer Strength shrug Same pattern: shoulder isolation
Band crossover fly Same equipment category: band

See all 8 side delts exercises in the Atlas

Progression ladder

Beginner / regression: Seated DB lateral raise — seated removes body lean.
Standard: Banded lateral raise
Advanced / progression: Heavier band or slow the eccentric to 3 s.

Atlas metrics

Movement pattern: shoulder isolation
Primary target: side delts
Supporting muscles: front delts
Equipment: bands
Joint geometry: Variable Range
Alternatives: 3 substitutions

Evidence & limits

Last reviewed against peer-reviewed biomechanics references. Exercise descriptions are framed as training guidance, not medical advice.

Source: ExRx.net Exercise & Muscle Directory

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FAQ

How do I set up Banded lateral raise?: Band under foot, arm at side, raise to shoulder height, lower controlled.
What should I feel during Banded lateral raise?: Lateral delt contracting at the top — no shrug or body lean assist.
What are common mistakes with Banded lateral raise?: Shrugging the trap to get the arm higher; Swinging to generate momentum; Elbow bending to reduce load
How do I progress Banded lateral raise?: Heavier band or slow the eccentric to 3 s.
What can I do instead of Banded lateral raise?: Seated DB lateral raise, Lu Xiaojun lateral (heavy + cheat eccentric), Cable lateral raise