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Cable seated rear lateral raise

Intermediate

Cable seated rear lateral raise is a isolation cable exercise for the side delts, also working the traps and upper back.

What it works

Primary muscle

Side delts

Also works

TrapsUpper back

Equipment
Cable
Movement
Push
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

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

What to do instead

  • Dumbbell rear lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell incline rear lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell lying rear lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell lying one arm rear lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell rear lateral raise (support head)Dumbbell
  • Cable lateral raiseCable

Easier variations

  • Band y-raiseResistance band
  • Dumbbell raiseDumbbell
  • Cable forward raiseCable
  • Cable front raiseCable
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