Exercise technique

cable one arm lateral bent-over

The cable one arm lateral bent-over is an isolation exercise targeting the pectoral muscles, performed using a cable machine. It involves extending one arm laterally while bent over, focusing on chest activation with secondary involvement of the deltoids and trapezius.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing a cable machine.
  2. Grasp the handle with one hand and step back to create tension on the cable.
  3. Bend forward at the waist, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
  4. Extend your arm out to the side, parallel to the ground, with a slight bend in your elbow.
  5. Slowly bring your arm back to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

Which other muscles are involved?

Deltoids, Trapezius.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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