Classification
Utility: | Basic or Auxiliary |
Mechanics: | Isolated |
Force: | Pull |
Instructions
Preparation
With low pulleys to each side, grasp left stirrup with right hand and right stirrup with left hand. Stand upright.
Execution
With elbows slightly bent, raise arms to sides until elbows are shoulder height. Lower and repeat.
Comments
Maintain fixed slightly bent elbow position throughout exercise. Stirrup is raised by shoulder abduction, not external rotation. Also see Cable Lateral Raise performed with pulleys very close together.