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Cable Rear Lateral Raise
Beginner - Strength - Isolation
Targeted Muscle Group
Shoulders
Back
Recommended Equipment
Machine - Strength
How to do it
The Cable Rear Lateral Raise is a great exercise for building strong shoulders and targeting the rear deltoids. Using a cable machine offers consistent resistance, making this exercise effective for muscle development. Here’s how to perform it correctly:
Setup:
Position a bench between two cable machines. Attach handles to the low pulleys of both cable machines.
Stand between the cables, facing away from the machines. Reach back and grip the handles with the opposite hands, crossing your arms behind your back.
Starting Position:
Sit down on the bench with your feet positioned forward. Ensure your arms are crossed under your thighs, holding onto the handles. Lean forward slightly until your chest is either touching or just above your knees. This position ensures tension on the cables.
Executing the Rear Lateral Raise:
Inhale and engage your core for stability. Keeping your arms straight, slowly pull the handles outward and upward, away from each other, until they are parallel to the ground. Focus on using your shoulder muscles to perform the movement, rather than relying on momentum.
Holding the Position:
Hold the raised position for a brief moment, focusing on squeezing your shoulder blades together to maximize the contraction in your rear deltoids.
Returning to Starting Position:
Exhale and slowly lower the handles back to the starting position, controlling the movement to maintain tension on the shoulder muscles. Ensure your arms remain crossed under your thighs throughout the exercise.
