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Cable Seated Rear Lateral Raise
Muscles involved
The cable seated rear lateral raise keeps the rear delts under tension. It strengthens the upper back and posture.
How to do it
- Sit on the tip of a bench between two low pulleys with your torso over your thighs.
- Cross your hands to grip each rope with the opposite hand.
- Elevate your arms laterally to shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- Lower in a controlled manner to the starting position and repeat the movement.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your torso over your thighs to isolate your rear deltoids. - Cross your hands for a better contraction of your upper back. - Elevate your arms to shoulder height, not higher.
Difficulty
IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Cable Seated Rear Lateral Raise: which muscles does it work?
Cable Seated Rear Lateral Raise mainly works: Shoulders. It also involves: Posterior deltoid, Lateral deltoid, Trapezius lower fibers, Trapezius middle fibers.
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