1 - Set two cable pulleys to the lowest position and attach single handles, or use one low pulley if performing one arm at a time.
2 - Stand facing the cable machine with a handle in each hand, arms extended down and slightly across your body, palms facing inward.
3 - Step back to create light cable tension and brace your core with a tall, neutral posture.
4 - Keeping your elbows slightly bent, raise your arms diagonally upward and outward to form a Y shape with your body.
5 - Lift until your arms are roughly in line with your ears or just above shoulder height, focusing on controlled shoulder blade upward rotation and lower-trap engagement.
6 - Pause briefly at the top without shrugging excessively, then lower the handles back to the starting position under control.
