Standing Low Pulley Deltoid Raise
The standing low pulley deltoid raise targets the shoulders, specifically the deltoid muscles.
Instructions
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, facing a low pulley machine.
- Attach a single handle to the low pulley.
- Grasp the handle with one hand, arm extended slightly across the body.
- Keep your elbow slightly bent and raise your arm laterally until it is parallel with the floor.
- Pause briefly at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the arm back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps before switching to the opposite arm.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using too much weight, causing improper form.
- Swinging the body for momentum.
- Not controlling the weight during the lowering phase.
- Allowing the shoulder to roll forward.
Additional Information
| General | |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Force | push |
| Mechanic | isolation |
| Equipment | cable |
| Muscle | shoulders |