Cable Shoulder Exercises
Cable Shoulder Exercises
Use a range of cable attachments to get a great shoulder workout. Build the shoulders you've dreamt of with our cable machine exercise guide.
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Egyptian Lateral Raise
• Put a D-Handle Attachment on a cable machine. Hold it in one hand, pointing at the floor.
• Keep your feet as close to the support column as possible.
• Hold onto the column with your free arm and straighten it. You should be leaning away from the column.
• Raise the handle up to shoulder height.
TOP TIP: Crossing your ankles may provide a more stable base.
Front Raise
• Place a stirrup handle on a cable machine, at the lowest setting.
• Face away from the machine, holding the handle at your side.
• Raise your arm in front of you, to shoulder height.
VARIATION: You can perform this with two handles, if you have a functional trainer.
Shoulder Press
• Hold a stirrup handle, attached to a cable machine on the lowest setting.
• Face away from the pulley, holding the handle at your shoulder, knuckles pointed to the ceiling.
• Push the handle straight up, until your arm is fully extended.
GET GOOD FORM: You should perform this with slow, fluid movements.
Upright Row
• Put a Revolving Curl Bar Attachment on a cable machine, at the lowest point.
• Stand facing the machine, holding it in both hands, at waist level.
• Pull the attachment under your chin before lowering it again.
MUILTIPLE MUSCLES: This exercise is also fantastic for your back.
From: Why the Functional Trainer is a Great Multi-Gym Alternative
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