Front Cable Raise
Front Cable Raise is a resistance exercise - shoulder flexion exercise involving Anterior deltoid. Use these steps to learn the movement and work with your coach to choose a suitable level.
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- Primary muscles
- Anterior deltoid
- Secondary muscles
- Clavicular head of pectoralis major, Serratus anterior, Middle deltoid, Rectus abdominis
- Exercise type
- Resistance exercise - shoulder flexion
Exercise technique
- Low pulley
Attach the handle near floor level.
- Orientation
Turn your back to the machine and leave room for the cable.
- Grip
Hold the handle in front of your thigh with an overhand grip.
- Elbow
Maintain a slight bend.
- Raise
Lift your arm forward toward shoulder height.
- Pause
Pause briefly at the top without leaning backward.
- Return
Resist the cable as you lower the handle to the front of your thigh.
Key technique points
- Keep the cable from rubbing your leg.
- Do not shrug toward your ear.
- Do not rotate your torso against the one-sided load.
- Keep your wrist straight.
- There is no need to exceed shoulder height.
- Do not let the weight stack settle at the bottom.
Common mistakes
Leaning backward
Torso angle increases the apparent arm height.
Curling the elbow
The biceps contribute more to the front-shoulder movement.
Shrugging
Loading around the neck increases.
Cable interference
The movement path crosses the leg.
Rotating the torso
The one-sided pull disrupts stability.
Lowering too quickly
The pulley load pulls the arm backward.
Frequently asked questions
Front Cable Raise: why is “Leaning backward” a mistake?
Torso angle increases the apparent arm height.
Front Cable Raise: why is “Curling the elbow” a mistake?
The biceps contribute more to the front-shoulder movement.
Front Cable Raise: why is “Shrugging” a mistake?
Loading around the neck increases.
Front Cable Raise: why is “Cable interference” a mistake?
The movement path crosses the leg.
Front Cable Raise: why is “Rotating the torso” a mistake?
The one-sided pull disrupts stability.
Front Cable Raise: why is “Lowering too quickly” a mistake?
The pulley load pulls the arm backward.
What should I focus on when doing Front Cable Raise?
Keep the cable from rubbing your leg. Do not shrug toward your ear. Do not rotate your torso against the one-sided load. Keep your wrist straight. There is no need to exceed shoulder height. Do not let the weight stack settle at the bottom.
Related exercises
- Arnold Press
- Barbell Push Press
- Alternating Battle Rope Waves
- Bear Crawl
- Dumbbell Thruster
- Exercise Guide
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