Shoulders · Resistance Band
Band Front Lateral Raise
How to do the band front lateral raise, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Resistance Band
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Flexion
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Stand on a resistance band and grip an end in each hand with your arms at your sides. Raise your arms straight out in front of you to shoulder height with palms down, then lower under control. Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout.
- 1Front delts activating as you lift your arms to shoulder height
- 2Palms down with a slight elbow bend the whole rep
- 3Core braced and shoulders down as you lower with control
Common mistakes
- Don't swing your arms or lift above shoulder level
- Avoid shrugging your shoulders or leaning back to raise the band
- Don't lock your elbows; keep a soft bend
Muscles worked
The band front lateral raise mainly works the front delts, with the side delts assisting.
- Front DeltsPrimary
- Side DeltsSupport
- ForearmsMinor
- Upper TrapsMinor
- Upper AbsMinor
Kovo programs the band front lateral raise for you and tracks it every session.
We build your whole program, drop the right lifts into each workout, and adjust your weights as you get stronger. Free on iOS and Android.
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Last reviewed June 2026.