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Lateral Raise

Grasp the lat pull down handle with your hands placed at the end of the bars, with your hands about 36 inches apart.

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aim to keep the resistance on the cable throughout the exercise
 smoothly lower the bar down to your upper chest - avoid leaning forward
Kneel comfortably enabling your arms to be fully extended at the start of the movement, having the resistance on the cable throughout the movement.

Smoothly pull the bar down until it is level with your upper chest, aiming to keep your elbows pointing out to your sides, looking upwards to help prevent you lowering your head and leaning forward during the movement.

Return the bar back under control, taking care not to hit your face with the bar, never force the movement or work at speed for this exercise.

Focus on keeping your back straight throughout the movement, avoiding any jerking actions or lowering of the head.

By keeping your abdominal muscles slightly contracted will help keep your body better aligned to focus on the muscles you intend to work.

Its far to easy to cheat on this exercise and pull the weight down by simply leaning forward into the weight stack - keep good form to create a stronger body.

Look in the STRENGTH TRAINING for advice on how to train your body for your own specific goals.


 
 
 
   
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