Standing Cable Lift

A functional exercise targeting the core and shoulders, performed using a cable machine.

Instructions

• Attach a single handle to the low pulley on a cable machine.
• Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, side-on to the machine, and grasp the handle with both hands.
• Engage your core as you pull the handle diagonally upward across your body until fully extended over your opposite shoulder.
• Control the movement back to the start position.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using too heavy a weight, which can compromise form.
• Not engaging the core throughout the movement.
• Moving too quickly and using momentum instead of muscle control.

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