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How to do Cable Front Shoulder Raise

The cable front shoulder raise is an isolation exercise that targets the deltoid muscles of the shoulders, using a cable machine to provide constant tension throughout the movement. It also engages the trapezius and biceps as secondary muscles.

Cable Front Shoulder Raise demonstration
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Trapezius and Biceps
Equipment
Cable
Level
Intermediate
Category
Shoulders

How to do Cable Front Shoulder 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.

Muscles worked

Cable Front Shoulder Raise works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your trapezius and biceps.

Track Cable Front Shoulder Raise in SPLYT

Cable Front Shoulder 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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