Cable Rear Lateral Raise
Also known as: Bent-Over Cable Rear Delt Raise, Cable Rear Delt Raise, Bent-Over Cable Lateral Raise, Cable Rear Side Raise
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Equipment
Technique
- Set both pulleys at the lowest position and stand between them.
- Take the left handle in your right hand and the right handle in your left hand.
- Hinge forward until your torso is close to parallel with the floor, knees slightly bent.
- With a slight bend in the elbows, raise your arms out to the sides until they are in line with your shoulders.
- Lower slowly until the hands cross under your chest.
Cues
- Keep the elbow angle fixed throughout.
- Think of moving your hands out wide, not up.
- Keep your back flat and your neck neutral.
Common mistakes
- Standing up more and more during the set.
- Swinging the torso to start the rep.
- Turning it into a row by bending the elbows.