Standing Low-Pulley Deltoid Raise
How to do the Standing Low-Pulley Deltoid Raise with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Shoulders
Forearms
Cable
How to do the Standing Low-Pulley Deltoid Raise
- 1
Start by standing to the right side of a low pulley row. Use your left hand to come across the body and grab a single handle attached to the low pulley with a pronated grip (palms facing down). Rest your arm in front of you. Your right hand should grab the machine for better support and balance.
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Make sure that your back is erect and your feet are shoulder width apart from each other. This is the starting position.
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Begin to use the left hand and come across your body out until it is elevated to shoulder height while exhaling.
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Feel the contraction at the top for a second and begin to slowly lower the handle back down to the original starting position while inhaling.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Switch arms and repeat the exercise.
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Standing Low-Pulley Deltoid Raise: common questions
What muscles does the Standing Low-Pulley Deltoid Raise work?
The Standing Low-Pulley Deltoid Raise primarily works the Shoulders. It also recruits the Forearms as supporting muscles.
Is the Standing Low-Pulley Deltoid Raise suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Standing Low-Pulley Deltoid Raise is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Standing Low-Pulley Deltoid Raise?
To do the Standing Low-Pulley Deltoid Raise you'll need a cable machine.
Is the Standing Low-Pulley Deltoid Raise a compound or isolation exercise?
The Standing Low-Pulley Deltoid Raise is an isolation exercise, it targets the shoulders through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Standing Low-Pulley Deltoid Raise with correct form?
Start by standing to the right side of a low pulley row. Use your left hand to come across the body and grab a single handle attached to the low pulley with a pronated grip (palms facing down). Rest your arm in front of you. Your right hand should grab the machine for better support and balance. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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