This exercise involves attaching a cable to a low pulley and standing facing the machine. The cable is then pulled upwards and outwards in a diagonal motion, raising the arms and creating tension in the shoulders and upper back muscles.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Cable Machine
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the rear deltoids, which are often neglected in traditional shoulder exercises
- Improves shoulder stability and posture
- Can help prevent shoulder injuries
- Allows for a greater range of motion compared to dumbbell or barbell exercises
- Can be easily modified for different fitness levels by adjusting the weight or cable height
How to perform
- Start by attaching a cable to a low pulley machine.
- Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- Grasp the handle with both hands and extend your arms straight out in front of you at shoulder height.
- Keeping your arms straight, lift the cable up and out to the sides until they are parallel with the floor.
- Hold for a second, then slowly lower the cable back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Upper Back
Primary
Shoulder
Primary