Cable Seated Lateral Raise

This seated variation increases control and isolation for the shoulder and upper back muscles.

Instructions

1. Sit on the edge of a flat bench placed between two low pulleys, bent forward slightly with a flat back.
2. Grasp the left pulley with your right hand and the right with your left.
3. Begin with arms extended downward, palms facing each other.
4. Raise your arms out to the sides until they are level with your shoulders.
5. Pause, then slowly return to the starting position.