Do dumbbell and cable lateral raises increase lateral deltoid thickness in resistance-trained individuals?

Lateral Deltoid Training1 min readUpdated June 9, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed the available evidence and found that lateral raises with dumbbells or cables are associated with small increases in the thickness of the side shoulder muscle in people who already train with weights. What we’ve found so far is based on two assertions, both of which support this...

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Published
June 9, 2026·Last updated June 9, 2026
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