Cable Seated Rear Lateral Raise Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Posterior
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Posterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Lateral, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Trapezius Middle Fibers
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Cable Rear Delt Raise, Cable Reverse Fly
How to: Cable Seated Rear Lateral Raise
- Sit upright on a bench with legs slightly bent.
- Grab the cables with your hands, palms facing inward.
- With a slight bend in your elbows, pull the cables out to the sides and back.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat for the desired repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, which can lead to poor form.
- Not keeping the elbows slightly bent.
- Lifting arms too high, which can strain shoulders.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with lighter weights.
- Do the movement seated to reduce strain on the lower back.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and avoid leaning forward.
- Control the motion while bringing your arms back.
- Focus on squeezing the shoulder blades together at the top of the raise.
Cable Seated Rear Lateral Raise Alternatives
Tags
deltoids
shoulders
strength
cable
upper body
posture