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How to do Cable Front Raise

The cable front raise is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoid muscles, particularly the anterior (front) delts. It involves lifting a cable handle in front of the body to shoulder height, emphasizing controlled movement and muscle engagement.

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

How to do Cable Front Raise, step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grasp the cable handle with an overhand grip.
  2. Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
  3. Raise the cable handle in front of you, keeping your arms straight and your palms facing down.
  4. Continue lifting until your arms are parallel to the floor.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the cable handle back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles worked

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

Track Cable Front Raise in SPLYT

Cable Front 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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