Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Many people make this common mistake in the cable single-arm lateral raise: they swing the weight and lean their torso to the opposite side.

❌ This shifts the load away from the deltoid and turns a shoulder exercise into a trunk workout.

Why does it happen?
➡️ The weight is too heavy 
➡️ The body compensates with momentum and side flexion

✅ To fix it:
 ✔️ Keep your torso upright and stable
 ✔️ Lift your arm slowly and with control
 ✔️ Let the middle deltoid do the job

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