Exercise technique

cable seated rear lateral raise

The cable seated rear lateral raise is an isolation exercise targeting the rear deltoids, with secondary emphasis on the traps and rhomboids. It is performed seated at a cable machine, raising the arms laterally to shoulder height.

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How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on a bench facing the cable machine with your feet flat on the ground.
  2. Grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip and extend your arms straight in front of you.
  3. Keeping your arms straight, slowly raise them out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Traps, Rhomboids.

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

Alternatives to explore

dumbbell rear lateral raise

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dumbbell incline rear lateral raise

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dumbbell lying rear lateral raise

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dumbbell lying one arm rear lateral raise

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dumbbell rear lateral raise (support head)

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cable lateral raise

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