How to do it
Keep your wrist neutral and thumb pointing up throughout.
- 1
Stand next to the cable machine and hold the handle with the hand farthest from it.
- 2
Lean away from the machine, keeping your feet close together.
- 3
With a slight bend in your elbow, raise your arm to shoulder height.
- 4
Slowly lower back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Focus on isolating the shoulder muscles by keeping your body steady and only moving your arm.
Common mistakes
- ✕Standing upright instead of leaning away
- ✕Raising the arm above shoulder height
- ✕Bending the elbow deeply into a row