Front Cable Raise

Shoulders

Front Cable Raise

LevelBeginner EquipmentCable MechanicIsolation ForcePush

A front raise using a low cable to provide steady tension on the front of the shoulders.

Strength

Primary musclesShoulders

Energy burned

≈ 17 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.0 kcal/min

Estimate range 13–21 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked6 %

Effort during a set4.3 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Machine / cable: about 15 % less than free weights.

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Set a cable pulley to the lowest position and attach a handle.
2Stand facing away from the stack with the cable between your legs or beside your hip.
3Hold the handle in front of your thigh with your palm facing you.

How to perform

1Raise your straight arm forward until it reaches about shoulder height.
2Pause at the top.
3Lower slowly, resisting the pull.
4Finish all reps and switch arms if working one at a time.