Cable Isolateral Seated Front Raise

The Cable Isolateral Seated Front Raise primarily works the Anterior Deltoid, with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Lateral Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Serratus Anterior, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) and stabilizer support from the Levator Scapulae, Trapezius (Upper), Wrist Extensors. It is a cable isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A cable isolation push exercise targeting the Anterior Deltoid.

EquipmentCable
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeIsolation
MovementIsolation
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryAnterior Deltoid
SecondaryBrachialis, Lateral Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Serratus Anterior, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Sit on seat above twin cable pulleys. Grasp stirrups on each side. Sit upright with arms straight down to each side with palms facing back. Execution: Raise stirrups forward and upward until upper arms are well above horizontal. Lower and repeat. Comments: Height of movement may depend on range of motion or when stirrup or cable makes contact with underside of forearm. Raise should be limited to height achieved just before tightness is felt in shoulder capsule. Alternatively, height just above horizontal may be considered adequate. Elbows may be kept straight or slightly bent throughout movement.

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