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1.01
StrengthCable

Cable Bent-Over One Arm Lateral Raise

Intensity
10–15 reps
MET
3energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Shoulders70%

Supporting muscles

  • Traps
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Drive your feet into the floor and brace your abs before each rep.

  1. 1

    Stand perpendicular to the cable machine with the handle at the lowest setting.

  2. 2

    Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and core engaged.

  3. 3

    Grasp the cable handle with the hand furthest from the machine.

  4. 4

    Raise your arm out to the side until it is parallel with the floor, keeping your elbow slightly bent.

  5. 5

    Lower the handle back to the starting position with control.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.

Expert tip

Focus on isolating the shoulder muscles by avoiding momentum and using a controlled motion.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Standing tall instead of hinging forward
  • ✕Lifting the arm above parallel to the floor
  • ✕Letting the elbow drift close to the body
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