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Last updated February 2, 2026
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shoulders
Front Raise (Cable)
Low pulley, rope or bar. Lift straight arms up to shoulder level. Constant tension is key.
Quick facts
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Push
- Type
- Strength
- Injury Risk
- Low
- Hypertrophy
- Medium
- Calorie Burn
- Low
Muscle focus
Primary and secondary muscle groups targeted by this movement.
Primary
front shoulders
Secondary
upper chest
Equipment & setup
What you need and how to position yourself before starting.
Equipment
cable
Movement pattern
Bilateral
Posture
Standing
Tracking parameters
repsweight
Step-by-step instructions
Follow these cues to master proper technique and stay safe through every rep.
- Step 1Setup
- Attach a cable handle to the low pulley of a cable machine.
- Stand facing away from the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Step 2Grab the Handle
- With both hands, grasp the cable handle with an overhand grip.
- Ensure your arms are fully extended down in front of you.
- Step 3Position Your Body
- Stand upright with your core engaged and shoulders relaxed.
- Keep your elbows slightly bent and your wrists straight.
- Step 4Lift the Handle
- Raise the cable handle in front of you to shoulder height, keeping your arms straight.
- Focus on using your shoulders to lift, not your back.
- Step 5Lower the Handle
- Slowly lower the handle back to the starting position with control.
- Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement.
- Step 6Repeat
- Perform the desired number of repetitions, ensuring proper form with each lift.
- Step 7Finish the Exercise
- After completing your reps, carefully release the handle and step away from the machine.
- Make sure to adjust the cable machine back to its original position if needed.