Tough Cable One Arm Lateral Raise
Learn how to do the Tough Cable One Arm Lateral Raise with proper form and technique. This cable exercise primarily targets your Delts, with secondary emphasis on Traps, Triceps.
How to Do the Tough Cable One Arm Lateral Raise
Follow these steps to perform the Tough Cable One Arm Lateral Raise with correct form:
- 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing the cable machine.
- 2Hold the cable handle with one hand, palm facing down, and stand far enough away from the machine so that there is tension on the cable.
- 3Keep your arm straight and slowly raise it out to the side until it is parallel to the ground.
- 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arm back down to the starting position. Focus on tough movement.
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
Tough Cable One Arm Lateral Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Secondary
Exercise Details
- Equipment
- cable
- Body Part
- shoulders
- Category
- Extended
Recovery & Training Frequency
- Recommended Recovery Time
- 2–3 days
- Weekly Frequency
- 2–3 sessions per week
- Why
- Medium-sized muscles like the deltoids and traps recover well with 48–72 h between targeted sessions. Higher training frequency (3 ×/week) is viable when volume per session is modest.
Sets & Reps by Goal
Strength
- Sets
- 3–4
- Reps
- 5–8
- Rest
- 90–120 s
Isolation movements can be trained with moderate loads for strength, though peak strength expression is secondary to compound lifts.
Hypertrophy
- Sets
- 3–5
- Reps
- 10–20
- Rest
- 45–90 s
Isolation exercises shine in the 10–20 rep range with a 2-second eccentric. Taking the final set close to failure drives maximum hypertrophic stimulus.
Endurance
- Sets
- 2–4
- Reps
- 20–30
- Rest
- 20–45 s
Light-load, high-rep isolation work is useful for rehab, joint health, and pump-focused training.
Which Workout Splits Include Tough Cable One Arm Lateral Raise?
Based on the muscles this exercise targets, it fits naturally into these training splits and day types:
Push / Pull / Legs
Push Day
Upper / Lower
Upper Day
Full Body
Any session
Bro Split
Shoulder Day
Not sure which split is right for you? Cora builds personalised training plans that match your schedule and goals. Learn more about progressive overload.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does the Tough Cable One Arm Lateral Raise work?
The Tough Cable One Arm Lateral Raise primarily targets your Delts. Secondary muscles worked include Traps, Triceps. This makes it an effective exercise for developing your shoulders.
What equipment do I need for the Tough Cable One Arm Lateral Raise?
The Tough Cable One Arm Lateral Raise requires cable. Make sure your equipment is properly set up and you have enough space to perform the movement with full range of motion.
How do I perform the Tough Cable One Arm Lateral Raise with proper form?
Start by Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing the cable machine. Hold the cable handle with one hand, palm facing down, and stand far enough away from the machine so that there is tension on the cable. Keep your arm straight and slowly raise it out to the side until it is parallel to the ground. Focus on controlled movement throughout the entire range of motion. See the full step-by-step instructions above for complete form guidance.
How often should I do the Tough Cable One Arm Lateral Raise?
For most people, allow 2–3 days between sessions targeting the same muscle group. That translates to 2–3 sessions per week. Medium-sized muscles like the deltoids and traps recover well with 48–72 h between targeted sessions. Higher training frequency (3 ×/week) is viable when volume per session is modest.
What are the best sets and reps for the Tough Cable One Arm Lateral Raise?
It depends on your goal. For strength: 3–4 sets of 5–8 with 90–120 s rest. For hypertrophy (muscle growth): 3–5 sets of 10–20 with 45–90 s rest. For endurance: 2–4 sets of 20–30 with 20–45 s rest.
Which workout splits is the Tough Cable One Arm Lateral Raise best for?
The Tough Cable One Arm Lateral Raise fits well into the following training splits: Push / Pull / Legs (Push Day), Upper / Lower (Upper Day), Full Body (Any session), Bro Split (Shoulder Day). It is classified as a push, upper movement.
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