Cable Front Raise

An isolation cable exercise for the anterior deltoid.

  • Shoulders
  • Cable
  • Isolation

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Muscles worked

MainAnterior deltoid
AlsoLateral deltoid

Setup

The cable keeps tension on the front delt through the whole range.

How to do it well

  • Face away from a low pulley
  • Raise the handle to shoulder height
  • Lower under control

Common mistakes

  • Swinging the torso
  • Raising above the shoulders

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.