Band Single Arm Lateral Raise

A unilateral band lateral raise that builds the side delts one arm at a time — fixes side-to-side imbalances.

Stand on one end of a band with your right foot, holding the other handle in your right hand at your thigh.
Plant your feet shoulder-width apart, keeping a slight bend in your working elbow throughout.
Lift your right arm straight out to the side until your hand reaches shoulder height.
Pause briefly at the top, feeling the side delt squeeze under the band's peak tension.
Lower your arm back down with control over a 2 to 3 second eccentric, fighting the band the whole way.
Complete 10 to 12 reps per arm, switching sides once the working delt is fully fatigued.

Common mistakes

Leaning the torso to the opposite side to swing the arm up — momentum cheats the side delt.
Letting the working elbow lock straight, which shifts load to the wrists and forearms.
Raising the arm above shoulder height, where the traps take over from the side delts.
Using a band tension that's too heavy and breaking form rather than dropping to clean reps.

What muscles does the Band Single Arm Lateral Raise work?: Mainly the side delts.
What equipment do you need for the Band Single Arm Lateral Raise?: It uses a resistance band.
Is the Band Single Arm Lateral Raise good for beginners?: GymVim rates it beginner.