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Bent Over Cable Lateral Raise

Rear delts
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Targets: Rear delt

About

Push your elbows out so that they face the ceiling!

How to Bent Over Cable Lateral Raise

Starting Position

1. Cross your arms and grip with both hands, standing shoulder-width apart.

2. Lean your upper body forward.

Proper Form

1. Slowly raise your arms to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.

2. Slowly lower your arms to return to the starting position.

3. However, do not lower your arms completely; only lower them until your shoulders are relaxed.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when you raise your arms, and inhale when you lower them.

Precautions

Please be careful not to raise your hands higher than shoulder level.

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