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How to do Rigid Band Front Lateral Raise

The band front lateral raise is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoid muscles. Using a resistance band, you lift your arms straight in front of you, working the shoulders and upper back.

Rigid Band Front Lateral Raise demonstration
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Traps and Upper back
Equipment
Band
Level
Beginner
Category
Shoulders

How to do Rigid Band Front Lateral Raise, step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the band in front of your thighs with your palms facing down.
  2. Keep your arms straight and lift the band up in front of you until your arms are parallel to the ground.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the band back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions. Emphasize rigid control.

Muscles worked

Rigid Band Front Lateral Raise works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your traps and upper back.

Track Rigid Band Front Lateral Raise in SPLYT

Rigid Band Front Lateral Raise is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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