Cable Front Raise

The Cable Front Raise targets the front delts by lifting both arms forward against constant cable tension.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Compound
Bodyweight
No
How to

How to do the Cable Front Raise

  1. 01

    Attach a straight bar or handle to a low cable pulley.

  2. 02

    Stand facing away from the machine and hold the attachment with both hands.

  3. 03

    Keep your arms straight with a slight bend in the elbows.

  4. 04

    Raise your arms forward until they reach shoulder height.

  5. 05

    Pause briefly at the top.

  6. 06

    Lower the weight slowly back to the starting position.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Keep your torso upright and avoid leaning back
  • Lift to shoulder height without swinging
  • Control the lowering phase to maintain tension
Muscles

Muscles worked

Equipment

What you need

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Cable Front Raise work?

The Cable Front Raise primarily targets the Shoulders.

Is the Cable Front Raise a compound or isolation exercise?

The Cable Front Raise is a compound exercise, meaning it works multiple muscle groups and joints in a single movement.

What equipment do I need for the Cable Front Raise?

You need the following equipment: Cable Machine.

What difficulty level is the Cable Front Raise?

The Cable Front Raise is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.

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