This exercise involves holding a cable with one hand and lifting it in front of the body, targeting the front shoulder muscles. It is a unilateral exercise, meaning it works one side of the body at a time.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Cable Machine
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the upper back muscles
- Improves posture
- Increases shoulder stability
- Targets the rear deltoids
- Can be done with minimal equipment
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a cable in one hand with an overhand grip.
- Extend your arm straight out in front of you, keeping it parallel to the floor.
- Slowly raise the cable up to shoulder height, keeping your arm straight.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the cable back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms and repeat the exercise on the other side.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Anterior Deltoid
Primary
Lateral Deltoid
Primary
Shoulder
Primary