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Cable Forward Raise exercise animation

Cable Forward Raise

Category
Shoulders
Equipment
Cable
Target
Delts

The forward raise isolates the front delts by lifting straight out in front of the body, a head-on angle that presses and overhead work only train indirectly. It's an easy exercise to overdo since the front delts already get plenty of secondary work from bench pressing, so it's worth keeping the volume modest rather than treating it as a priority lift. Controlling the lowering phase matters more than how high the arms go.

How to Do the Cable Forward Raise

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
  2. Hold the cable handle with an overhand grip, palms facing down, and your arms fully extended in front of you.
  3. Keeping your arms straight, raise the cable handle up to shoulder level.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the cable handle back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Cable Forward Raise primarily targets the Delts, with Triceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Forearms.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have cable? These target the same delts with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Cable Forward Raise work?
The Cable Forward Raise primarily targets the delts, with the triceps and forearms assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Forward Raise?
The Cable Forward Raise is done with a cable.
What's a good alternative to the Cable Forward Raise?
If you don't have access to a cable, the Left Hook. Boxing targets the same delts using body weight instead.