Standing Cable Lift

This move is like a bear hauling honey from low to high across the body. You pull the cable on a diagonal while staying tall and steady, lighting up your core, shoulders, and hips without letting your body wobble.

Instructions

1. Set the cable handle at the lowest setting.
2. Stand sideways to the machine with feet shoulder-width apart.
3. Grab the handle with both hands near your outside hip.
4. Brace your core and bend your knees slightly.
5. Pull the handle diagonally upward across your body.
6. Return the handle slowly to the start position.

Benefits

• Builds stronger twisting power
• Improves control during turning movements
• Strengthens core for daily tasks
• Helps shoulders work with the torso

Key Points

• Keep your chest tall.
• Turn through your hips and torso.
• Move the handle in one smooth path.
• Control the return.
• Keep your arms slightly bent.

Common Mistakes

• Yanking the weight
• Arching the lower back
• Letting the knees cave inward
• Moving too fast
• Using only the arms