Cable Seated Rear Lateral Raise
Expert Advice
Keep your torso stationary and control the weight throughout the exercise to maximize deltoid engagement.
How-to-do Steps
- Attach two single handles to the low pulleys on a cable machine and select the desired weight.
- Sit on a bench facing away from the machine with your feet flat on the floor.
- Lean slightly forward and grasp the left handle with your right hand and the right handle with your left hand, crossing them in front of you.
- Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, lift your arms out to the sides until they are parallel with the floor.
- Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the handles back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Cable Seated Rear Lateral Raise primarily targets the Shoulders, with Strength mechanics using Cable. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Shoulders70%
Secondary
Traps30%
Equipment
Cable
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Cable Seated Rear Lateral Raise work?
Cable Seated Rear Lateral Raise primarily targets the Shoulders. Secondary muscles involved include Traps. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Cable.
How many sets and reps should I do for Cable Seated Rear Lateral Raise?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Cable Seated Rear Lateral Raise suitable for beginners?
Cable Seated Rear Lateral Raise is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
