Target Muscle

    Shoulders

    Equipment

    Cable

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    ShouldersCable

    Cable Seated Rear Lateral Raise

    The cable seated rear lateral raise is an isolation exercise targeting the rear deltoids, with secondary emphasis on the traps and rhomboids. It is performed seated at a cable machine, raising the arms laterally to shoulder height.

    Also Works

    TrapsRhomboids

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Sit on a bench facing the cable machine with your feet flat on the ground.

    2. 2

      Grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip and extend your arms straight in front of you.

    3. 3

      Keeping your arms straight, slowly raise them out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor.

    4. 4

      Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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