Cable Forward Raise
Description
The cable forward raise (cable front raise) is a front deltoid isolation exercise performed by standing facing away from a low cable pulley and raising one or both arms forward to shoulder height. The cable provides constant tension throughout, unlike dumbbells which lose tension at the bottom.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Cable Forward Raise Instructions
- Set a cable pulley to the lowest position. Attach a D-handle or straight bar.
- Stand facing away from the cable. Grip the handle between your legs or at your side.
- Stand tall. Brace your core.
- Raise the handle straight up in front of you to shoulder height with a straight arm.
- Squeeze your front delt at the top. Pause briefly.
- Lower under control over two seconds.
- Maintain a slight elbow bend throughout.
- Complete reps, then switch arms if using a single handle.
Cable Forward Raise Form & Visual
Cable Forward Raise Benefits
- Constant cable tension throughout the range
- Excellent front delt isolation
- Easy to load progressively
- Joint-friendly
- Different resistance curve than dumbbells
- Useful for shoulder hypertrophy
Cable Forward Raise Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid (primary)
- Lateral deltoid (slight)
- Upper trapezius (slight)
- Pectoralis major (clavicular, slight)
Cable Forward Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Front Raise
- Band Front Raise
- Barbell Front Raise
- Single-Arm Cable Front Raise
- Cable Y-Raise
