Behind-the-back cable lateral raise

Two low cables, wrist cuffs

Also called behind the back lateral raise, cuffed cable lateral raise

Stand with the two low cables run behind your back and a cuff on each wrist, then raise both arms out to the sides to shoulder height at the same time.

Cables run behind the back
Raise both arms to shoulder height
Keep a slight bend in the elbows

Movement

Pattern: Lateral raise
Type: Isolation, one joint moves
Sides: Both sides together
Equipment: Cable

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

Side deltsMain

Ratings

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Muscle growth higher is better5.0
Top tier for the target muscle. 1 source.
- 5/5 Same benefits as cable laterals but trains both arms at once, doubling time efficiency. S tier. Jeff Nippard, The Best And Worst Shoulder Exercises @ 9:09videoExpert opinion2024checked by AI