Description
A variation on the lateral raise that strengthens the shoulder muscles is the single arm cable lateral raise.
By applying continuous stress to the targeted muscle region while you move the weight through its range of motion the cable pulley machine can be a beneficial tool.
The exercise focuses on the medial deltoid a muscle essential to developing a fully developed pair of powerful shoulders.
Instructions for Single Arm Cable Lateral Raise (Crossbody)
- Attach a single handle and place a cable in the lowest position that will allow it to do so.
- With a neutral grip, reach across your body and grasp the handle.
- Pull the handle across your body and lift laterally while maintaining a slight bend in your elbow.
- Return the handle to the beginning position gradually and under control.
- Continue till the desired number of times.
Tips for Single Arm Cable Lateral Raise (Crossbody)
- Use a little slower eccentric than usual and leave some slack in the cable rather than letting the weight stack touch if you want to maintain greater tension in the side delts.
- Don’t lock out the elbows, but do let the arms move freely.
- Should you have shoulder soreness throughout the exercise, you might want to try implementing one of the following adjustments:
- Lift your pinkies slightly higher than your thumbs. Pretend that you are draining a cup of water.
- Allow the arm to rotate so that, during the maximal contraction, the thumb points upward.
- As a result, the shoulder joint may become slightly more mobile and the shoulder will be more externally rotated.
- At the peak of the exercise, don’t arch your back; instead, keep your abdominal tight.
- Avoid cocking your head forward while performing the exercise; the goal is to activate a tiny muscle group. Don’t rely on momentum during the movement; instead, concentrate.
- Don’t lock out the elbows, but do let the arm move freely.
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