Cable Diagonal Raise
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Cable Diagonal Raise focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Cable Diagonal Raise with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand upright next to a cable machine with the pulley set to a low position.
- 2
Grasp the handle with a neutral grip, crossing your arm in front of your body towards your opposite hip.
- 3
Keeping a slight bend in your elbow, raise your arm out to the side until it reaches shoulder height.
- 4
Slowly lower your arm back to the starting position with control.
- 5
Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch to the other arm.
Secondary Muscles
While Cable Diagonal Raise primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Cable Diagonal Raise, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Cable Diagonal Raise, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
