Cable Front Raise
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The Cable Front Raise is a strength exercise performed on a cable machine, where you stand facing the apparatus and raise a straight bar or rope attachment forward to shoulder height with arms extended. Its primary purpose is to isolate and strengthen the anterior deltoids while improving shoulder stability and front-plane mobility. It primarily targets the front shoulders, with secondary engagement of the upper chest and core, making it ideal for athletes, bodybuilders, or anyone seeking balanced deltoid development and overhead pressing power.
How to Perform Cable Front Raise
- 1Attach a straight bar or rope handle to the low pulley of the cable machine and select a light weight.
- 2Stand facing away from the machine with feet shoulder-width apart, gripping the handle with an overhand grip (palms down) at thigh level.
- 3Engage your core, keep a slight bend in your knees, and maintain a neutral spine with shoulders relaxed.
- 4Inhale, then exhale as you raise the handle forward by flexing your shoulders until your arms are parallel to the floor (about shoulder height).
- 5Pause briefly at the top, keeping tension on the cable without shrugging your shoulders.
- 6Inhale as you slowly lower the handle back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- 7Repeat for desired reps, then switch sides if using a single handle.
- 8Key form tips: Keep elbows slightly bent and lead with your heels to target front delts—avoid swinging or using momentum. Common mistakes: Using too much weight causing back arching or raising above shoulder height, which strains the neck.
