How to do it
Grip the handle firmly and keep your wrist neutral during each rep.
- 1
Attach a handle to a low pulley cable and select the weight.
- 2
Stand with your side to the cable machine, feet shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Grasp the handle with the hand farthest from the machine, keeping your arm straight.
- 4
With your core engaged, lift your arm diagonally across your body until it is fully extended above your opposite shoulder.
- 5
Slowly lower the handle back to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and deliberate, focusing on engaging your core and shoulder muscles throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbow during the diagonal lift
- ✕Rotating the torso to follow the handle
- ✕Rocking onto the back foot during the pull