Seated Rear Lateral Raise
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Seated Rear Lateral Raise focuses on Shoulders, with Upper Back working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Seated Rear Lateral Raise with proper form and technique.
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Sit on a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor. Lean forward from your hips until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor.
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Grab a cable handle in each hand, allowing your arms to hang straight down between your knees with a neutral grip.
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Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, raise your arms out to the sides and slightly up until they are about parallel with your shoulders.
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Slowly lower the handles back to the starting position with control.
Secondary Muscles
While Seated Rear Lateral Raise primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Upper Back . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Seated Rear Lateral 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.
