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Cable Single-Arm Bent-Over Lateral

Sculpt your shoulders with the Cable Single-Arm Bent-Over Lateral. Strengthen and define with controlled, isolated movements.

The Cable Single-Arm Bent-Over Lateral mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps and forearms. You'll need: single handle attachment or cable machine.

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Required Equipment

Cable Machine
Cable Machine
Single Handle Attachment
Single Handle Attachment

Cable Single-Arm Bent-Over Lateral Muscles Worked

Primary

Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid)

Secondary

Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers); Inner Forearm (wrist flexors)

How to do the Cable Single-Arm Bent-Over Lateral

  1. Attach a single handle to a low setting on a cable machine.

  2. Stand beside the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. Bend at the waist to a 45-degree angle, keeping your back straight and knees slightly bent for stability.

  4. Grab the handle with the hand furthest from the machine, ensuring your palm is facing down.

  5. While keeping your body stable and core tight, exhale as you lift the handle out to the side and up to shoulder level to form a T shape with your torso.

  6. Hold the contraction at the top for a moment, then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position while inhaling.

  7. Perform the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides to work the opposite arm.

Ensure to maintain control throughout the exercise, especially while returning to the start position, to prevent injury and optimize muscle engagement. Adjust the weight to match your fitness level, starting with lighter weights if you're new to the movement or increasing it as you progress.

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Cable Single-Arm Bent-Over Lateral FAQs

What muscles does the Cable Single-Arm Bent-Over Lateral work?

The Cable Single-Arm Bent-Over Lateral mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps and forearms. The main muscles are the lateral deltoid.

What equipment do you need for the Cable Single-Arm Bent-Over Lateral?

Single handle attachment or cable machine.

What workout day should the Cable Single-Arm Bent-Over Lateral go on?

It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Cable Single-Arm Bent-Over Lateral variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Cable Half Kneeling External Rotation Press, Cable Lateral Leaning Raise, Cable Single-Arm Front Raise and Cable Side-Lying Single-Arm Lateral Raise.

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