An isolation exercise that targets the rear deltoids through a horizontal abduction movement using a cable machine, helping to improve posture and shoulder health.
Stand facing the cable machine with cables set at shoulder height. Grasp the handles with arms extended forward and pull them outward in a horizontal abduction motion while keeping your elbows slightly bent and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Stand facing the cable machine with feet shoulder-width apart, cables set at shoulder height, and grasp the handles with arms extended forward.
Return to the starting position with arms extended forward toward the cable machine, maintaining the same stance and grip throughout the movement.
Keep your elbows slightly bent, pull outward horizontally, squeeze your shoulder blades, maintain upright posture, control the movement
Using too much weight, not squeezing shoulder blades, poor posture, incomplete range of motion, using momentum
Increase weight gradually, add pause at peak contraction, perform variations, incorporate tempo changes, try different hand positions.
Use lighter weight, focus on form over weight, perform with resistance bands, reduce range of motion, practice shoulder blade squeezes.
Maintain proper form to avoid shoulder strain. Stop if you experience shoulder or neck pain. Keep your core engaged throughout the movement. Ensure the cables are properly secured.