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cable standing lift

cable standing lift is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Step 2

Hold the cable handle with both hands and position it at waist height.

Step 3

Engage your core and maintain a straight back throughout the exercise.

Step 4

Keeping your arms straight, exhale and lift the cable handle up towards your opposite shoulder, rotating your torso.

Step 5

Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the cable handle back to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

abs

Secondary muscles

obliqueslower back

Primary body parts

core

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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