Shoulders · Isolation

Cable Front Raise

A cable raise in front of the body that keeps steady tension on the front delts.

MAIN MUSCLE
Front delts
ALSO WORKS
Upper chest, Side delts
EQUIPMENT
Cable
LEVEL
Beginner
REPS
10-15
TEMPO
2-0-2
THE FIGURE FROM THE APPWORKING MUSCLE

HOW TO DO IT

  1. Set the pulley to its lowest position, attach a handle or straight bar and stand facing away from the machine with the cable beside or between your legs.

  2. Brace your abs and keep a slight bend in the elbows.

  3. Raise the handle in front of you to shoulder height.

  4. Lower it in about two seconds, stopping just before the weight stack touches down.

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Leaning back to swing the weight up; stand tall and reduce the load.
  • Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears; keep the shoulders down as the arms rise.

TIPS

  • Take a small step forward so the cable is already under tension at the bottom of each rep.

QUESTIONS

Which muscles does Cable Front Raise work?

The main muscle is Front delts. It also works Upper chest, Side delts.

How many reps should I do?

FORGE suggests 10-15 reps for Cable Front Raise. The app adjusts sets and reps to your goal and level.

What can I do instead of Cable Front Raise?

These train the same muscles: Dumbbell Front Raise, Plate Front Raise.