Cable Standing Lift
Expert Advice
Keep your movements controlled and deliberate, focusing on engaging your core and shoulder muscles throughout the exercise.
How-to-do Steps
- Attach a handle to a low pulley cable and select the weight.
- Stand with your side to the cable machine, feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grasp the handle with the hand farthest from the machine, keeping your arm straight.
- With your core engaged, lift your arm diagonally across your body until it is fully extended above your opposite shoulder.
- Slowly lower the handle back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
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Muscles Worked
Cable Standing Lift primarily targets the Abs, with Strength mechanics using Cable. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Abs50%
Secondary
Shoulders25%
Lats25%
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 Standing Lift work?
Cable Standing Lift primarily targets the Abs. Secondary muscles involved include Shoulders, Lats. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Cable.
How many sets and reps should I do for Cable Standing Lift?
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 Standing Lift suitable for beginners?
Cable Standing Lift 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.
