side delt builder with the cable pulling from across your body, one arm at a
time
peaks tension in the stretched position, unlike a dumbbell lateral raise where
the weight is essentially unloaded at the bottom
the cable holds resistance through the whole arc, so no part of the rep is
free
Execution
Stand side on to a cable machine with the pulley at its lowest position. Take
the handle in the hand furthest from the stack, letting your arm hang across
your body into the stretch. Lean slightly away from the machine.
raise your arm out to the side, leading with your elbow
keep your wrist, elbow and shoulder in line as you lift
stop when your arm reaches parallel to the floor
lower it back down, letting the arm travel fully across your body
pause briefly in the stretched position to milk the tension
finish all reps on one side before switching
Focus on controlling the negative all the way into the stretch.
Purpose
side delt builder with the cable pulling from across your body, one arm at a
time
peaks tension in the stretched position, unlike a dumbbell lateral raise where
the weight is essentially unloaded at the bottom
the cable holds resistance through the whole arc, so no part of the rep is
free
Execution
Stand side on to a cable machine with the pulley at its lowest position. Take
the handle in the hand furthest from the stack, letting your arm hang across
your body into the stretch. Lean slightly away from the machine.
raise your arm out to the side, leading with your elbow
keep your wrist, elbow and shoulder in line as you lift
stop when your arm reaches parallel to the floor
lower it back down, letting the arm travel fully across your body
pause briefly in the stretched position to milk the tension
finish all reps on one side before switching
Focus on controlling the negative all the way into the stretch.