Standing Cable Lift
Exercise Animation
Exercise Details
Equipment
cable machine
Difficulty
Intermediate
Type
isolation
Muscle Focus
Primary Muscles
obliques
Secondary Muscles
abs
Instructions
- 1.Set the weight on one side of the cable machine. Adjust the position of the pulley so that it is at the lowest point. Make sure you are using a handle attachment and hold it with both your hands.
- 2.Stand facing perpendicular to the cable machine with your feet shoulder width apart. Step away sideways away from the cable machine so that the weight is lifted and there is tension in the cable. This is your starting position.
- 3.In one motion, pull the cable handle up and across your body until your arms are fully extended up above your head, pivoting on your the foot closest to the cable machine. Your back should be straight throughout the movement.
- 4.Slowly and carefully return to the starting position.
- 5.Repeat for as many repetitions as required.
- 6.Repeat on the other side.
Tips
- Keep your abs tight throughtout the exercise.
- Perform the reps very slowly, don't rush it! Jerky movements can lead to back injury.
Breathing Instructions
Breathe in during the eccentric (lowering) portion of the exercise and breathe out during the cocentric (elevation) portion.
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