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cable mid one arm y lateral raise
cable mid one arm y lateral raise is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Set the cable pulley to mid height (about chest level), stand sideways to the machine, and hold the handle in one hand with your arm hanging by your side.
Step 2. Step out until the cable is lightly taut, brace your core, and keep a soft bend in your elbow.
Step 3. Raise your arm up and slightly forward in a Y path until it reaches shoulder height or just above.
Step 4. Pause briefly at the top to feel the side delt working, then slowly lower your arm back to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
delts
Secondary muscles
trapstriceps
Primary body parts
shoulders
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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