Cable Front Raise

Muscle Groups: Shoulders, Chest

Cable Front Raise focuses on Shoulders, Chest, with Traps working as supporting muscles.

How to Perform

Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Cable Front Raise with proper form and technique.

  1. 1

    Stand tall in front of an adjustable cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart. Grab the rope from the low setting with one hand. Keep your chest up and shoulders back.

  2. 2

    Brace your core and lift your arm in front of you, keeping your arm straight. When your arm reaches shoulder height, pause. Return to the starting position and repeat before completing on the opposite arm.

Tips for Success

These tips will help you perform Cable Front Raise safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.

  • Do not use your lower back to power through the motion. Use controlled movements to lift with your delts.

  • Avoid bending your elbow during the exercise.

  • Pause for a moment at the top position.

Secondary Muscles

While Cable Front Raise primarily targets Shoulders, Chest , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.

Related Exercises

If you enjoyed Cable Front Raise, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.

These exercises work the same primary muscles as Cable Front Raise, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.

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