How to do it
Drive your feet into the floor and brace your abs before each rep.
- 1
Stand perpendicular to the cable machine with the handle at the lowest setting.
- 2
Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and core engaged.
- 3
Grasp the cable handle with the hand furthest from the machine.
- 4
Raise your arm out to the side until it is parallel with the floor, keeping your elbow slightly bent.
- 5
Lower the handle back to the starting position with control.
- 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