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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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