Cable Seated Lateral Raise
A shoulder exercise that targets the lateral deltoid muscles using a cable machine.
Instructions
- Sit on a bench with the cable machine beside you.
- Grab the cable handle with your outer arm and keep your back straight.
- Lift your arm to the side until it is parallel to the ground.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, feeling the contraction in your shoulders.
- Slowly lower your arm back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions and switch sides.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using too much weight, leading to swinging the body.
- Not maintaining a straight back throughout the exercise.
- Lifting the arm too high, causing strain on the shoulder joint.
Additional Information
| General | |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Force | pull |
| Mechanic | isolation |
| Equipment | cable |
| Muscle | shoulders |