Shoulder shrugs on the raise
Upper trap assists; medial delt underloads.
Overactive muscles
Upper trapeziusLevator scapulae
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Behind-the-Back Cable Lateral Raise
Coaching cues
- Cable behind you at hip height; cross-body grip from behind
- Raise the arm laterally to shoulder height
- This angle keeps constant tension on the medial delt throughout
- Lower under control; resist the cable pulling the arm back
Common faults 2
Trunk leans away from the cable
QL and lateral trunk assist the raise.
Overactive muscles
Quadratus lumborumTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollQuadratus lumborum↗StretchQL side-bend stretch↗