Cable Front Raise
The Cable Front Raise primarily works the Anterior Deltoid, with secondary activation of the Lateral Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a cable isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
Stand facing a cable machine and raise the handle in front of you to shoulder height.
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Vertical Push |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Unilateral |
| Primary | Anterior Deltoid |
| Secondary | Lateral Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Lateral Deltoid (shoulders)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Transverse Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Stand or sit with upright posture. Attach appropriate handle to cable pulley. Grasp handle and face machine. Execution: Press weight overhead until arms are fully extended. Lower weight back to shoulder level under control. Repeat. Comments: Perform equal reps on each side.
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