Cable bent over one arm lateral raise

Category
Shoulders
Difficulty
Beginner
Equipment
Cable Pulley Machine
Primary muscles
Posterior Deltoids
Secondary muscles
Rhomboids, Trapezius, Rectus Abdominis, Obliques

How to do it

  1. Attach a single handle to a low pulley on a cable machine. Stand to the side of the machine with your right side facing it, and grasp the handle with the left hand, allowing the cable to cross in front of your body.
  2. Bend at the hips until your upper body is nearly parallel to the floor, keeping your knees slightly bent and your back flat. Let the arm holding the handle hang straight down.
  3. Raise the handle out to the side until your hand is at shoulder level, keeping a slight bend in your elbow.
  4. Slowly lower the handle back to the starting position. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Form tips

  • Perform the movement slowly and with control to maximize muscle activation and reduce the risk of injury.
  • Keep a slight bend in your elbow throughout the exercise to reduce strain on your joints.
  • Avoid using momentum or swinging your body; focus on isolating the shoulder muscle.

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