Description
Horizontal shoulder abduction to target the rear deltoids.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Adjust the pulley height to maintain a natural path.
- Keep your torso stable, shoulders down and neck long.
- Keep your arms slightly bent at a constant angle.
- Keep your shoulder blades controlled.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Open your arms in an arc until the rear deltoids contract.
- Pause briefly at the end of the movement.
- Return slowly while keeping the same elbow angle.
- Maintain continuous tension and control the return into the stretch.
Technique cue
Open through the rear deltoids without shrugging your traps.
Common mistakes- raising the shoulders
- moving too abruptly
- shortening the range
- compensating with the back
- letting the load pull back suddenly
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- Repeated shoulder elevation can overload the neck.