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Standing Low-Pulley Deltoid Raise

Standing Low-Pulley Deltoid Raise is a beginner isolation cable exercise that mainly works your shoulders, with help from your forearms.

💪 Shoulders🏋️ Cable📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 3 sets of 10-15 reps
Standing Low-Pulley Deltoid Raise: starting position
Starting position
Standing Low-Pulley Deltoid Raise: end position
End position

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.
  2. Make sure that your back is erect and your feet are shoulder width apart from each other. This is the starting position.
  3. Begin to use the left hand and come across your body out until it is elevated to shoulder height while exhaling.
  4. 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.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
  6. Switch arms and repeat the exercise.

Muscles worked

Primary: ShouldersSecondary: Forearms

Sets and reps

Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.

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FAQ

What muscles does the standing low-pulley deltoid raise work?

It mainly works your shoulders; your forearms assist.

How many sets and reps of standing low-pulley deltoid raise should I do?

Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.

Is the standing low-pulley deltoid raise good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.

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