Primary Muscle: Shoulders
Equipment: Cable
Level: Beginner
Purpose: To target the anterior and medial heads of the deltoid muscle.
Execution: From a standing position, grasp a straight bar attached to the lower pulley with an overhand grip. Keeping your body upright, lift the bar straight up along your body until your elbows are higher than your shoulders. Squeeze at the peak contraction before lowering the weight slowly to your start position. Lower the bar until your arms are fully extended before lifting for another repetition.