Cable Front Shoulder Raise
Description
The cable front shoulder raise is a front deltoid isolation exercise using a low cable pulley. It is functionally identical to the cable front raise and cable forward raise — all target the anterior deltoid by raising the arm forward to shoulder height against cable resistance.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Cable Front Shoulder Raise Instructions
- Set a cable to the lowest position. Attach a D-handle or straight bar.
- Face away from the cable. Grip the handle between your legs or at your side.
- Stand tall. Brace your core.
- Raise the handle forward to shoulder height with a straight arm.
- Squeeze your front delt at the top.
- Lower under control.
- Maintain slight elbow bend.
- Aim for 12 to 15 reps per side.
Cable Front Shoulder Raise Form & Visual
Cable Front Shoulder Raise Benefits
- Constant cable tension for front delt isolation
- Tension even at the bottom of the raise
- Easy to load progressively
- Strict isolation
- Joint-friendly
- Different resistance curve than dumbbells
Cable Front Shoulder Raise Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid (primary)
- Lateral deltoid (slight)
- Upper trapezius (slight)
