Cable Leaning Lateral Raise
The one-arm cable lateral raise with the body leaning away from the frame on a straight holding arm; the arm starts lower across the body, so the arc is longer.
How to do it
Setup
Side-on to a low pulley, near hand gripping the frame, body leaning away on that straight arm, handle in the far hand.
Steps
- Raise the working arm out to the side to shoulder height.
- Hold the lean steady; only the working arm moves.
- Lower the handle back across the body under control.
Common mistakes
Pulling the body upright to finish the rep: the lean is fixed; the arm does the work. Shrugging the working shoulder: blade down, neck long. Bending the holding arm: keep it straight so the angle stays the same every rep.
Breathing
Exhale on the raise, inhale lowering.
