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Cable Front Raise

Cable front raises provide constant tension on the front delts. Attach a low pulley handle and raise your arm forward to shoulder height with your elbow slightly bent.

  • Targets: Front delts
  • Equipment: Cable
  • Type: Isolation
Cable Front Raise exercise illustration showing the movement position

Step by step

How to do the Cable Front Raise

  1. Attach a single handle to a low cable pulley. Stand facing away from the stack with the cable between your legs or to one side.
  2. Hold the handle at your thigh with palm facing your body. Brace your core and stand tall.
  3. Keep a slight bend in your elbow and raise the handle forward and up until your arm is parallel to the floor.
  4. Pause at shoulder height, then lower under control without letting the weight pull your shoulder forward.
  5. Complete all reps on one side, then switch arms and repeat.

Form cues

  • Constant tension from the cable
  • Elbow stays slightly bent
  • Stop at shoulder height
  • Torso stays still

Common mistakes

  • Letting the cable yank the shoulder forward at the bottom
  • Using torso swing to lift the handle
  • Raising past parallel to the floor
  • Standing too far from the stack and losing tension

Muscles worked

Primary

Front delts

Secondary

None significant

Safety: Step away from the cable before releasing the handle. Start light to establish a smooth path.

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