Cable rear delt raise
- Set the pulleys to a low position and hold the opposite handles with your torso bent forward until it is about parallel to the floor.
- Raise your arms out to the sides until they are level with your shoulders, squeezing the back of your shoulders at the top.
- Slowly lower the weights back to the starting position, keeping a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement.
Tips
- Hold your torso steady and parallel to the floor throughout the set so the cables pull in the intended direction as you raise your arms.
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows and lead the movement with your upper arms, guiding the handles out to the sides rather than pulling them back.
- Lower the handles in a controlled arc back to the starting position rather than letting them drop quickly.
Common mistakes
- Rising up with the torso as the arms are raised shortens the range of motion and changes the angle at which the cables pull.
- Bending the elbows more deeply during the raise turns the movement into a row rather than a lateral raise.
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