The cable front raise lifts the arm in front of the body against a low pulley, keeping tension on the front delt through the whole range, unlike dumbbells where tension fades at the bottom. It is a smooth isolation exercise that should supplement, not replace, pressing.
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3
Sets
12
Reps
Cable
Equipment
5.00
Cal/min
🎯 Muscles Worked
🎯
Primary
Front deltoid
📋 How To Perform Cable Front Raise
1
Stand facing away from a low cable pulley, handle in one or both hands.
2
Keep a slight bend in your elbows.
3
Raise your arm(s) straight up in front of you to shoulder height.
4
Lower slowly under control, keeping tension on the cable.
5
Avoid using your back or swinging to lift the weight.
💡 Benefits of Cable Front Raise
Provides constant tension on the front delt and is easy to control, which can be useful for lifters whose front delts lag. It is also easy on the elbows and wrists compared with heavy pressing.
📈 Sets, Reps & Programming
Do 2 to 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps with a light weight, after your pressing exercises. Face away from the stack with the handle between the legs, or stand beside it for a single-arm version.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using momentum from the back to swing the cable up
Lifting well above shoulder height
Standing too close to the pulley so the cable interferes
✅ Pro Tips
Face away from the stack with the cable between the legs and lift to shoulder height
Lower slowly and keep the ribs down
🛡️ Safety Notes
Light weights are enough. Keep the ribs down so the lower back does not arch, and avoid overtraining the front delts.
🔁 Progressions & Regressions
Make it hardersingle-arm version with a pause at the top.
