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How to do Cable Forward Raise

The cable forward raise is an isolation exercise targeting the deltoid muscles of the shoulders. It involves lifting a cable handle in front of the body to shoulder height, emphasizing shoulder strength and stability.

Cable Forward Raise demonstration
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Triceps and Forearms
Equipment
Cable
Level
Beginner
Category
Shoulders

How to do Cable Forward Raise, step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
  2. Hold the cable handle with an overhand grip, palms facing down, and your arms fully extended in front of you.
  3. Keeping your arms straight, raise the cable handle up to shoulder level.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the cable handle back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Cable Forward Raise works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your triceps and forearms.

Track Cable Forward Raise in SPLYT

Cable Forward Raise is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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