Cable Front Shoulder Raise
Learn how to do the Cable Front Shoulder Raise with proper form and technique. This cable exercise primarily targets your Delts, with secondary emphasis on Trapezius, Biceps.
How to Do the Cable Front Shoulder Raise
Follow these steps to perform the Cable Front Shoulder Raise with correct form:
- 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grasp the cable handle with an overhand grip.
- 2Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
- 3Raise the cable handle in front of you, keeping your arms straight and your palms facing down.
- 4Continue lifting until your arms are parallel to the floor.
- 5Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the cable handle back to the starting position.
- 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Cable Front Shoulder Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Secondary
Exercise Details
- Equipment
- cable
- Body Part
- shoulders
- Category
- Main
Recovery & Training Frequency
- Recommended Recovery Time
- 2–3 days
- Weekly Frequency
- 2–3 sessions per week
- Why
- Medium-sized muscles like the deltoids and traps recover well with 48–72 h between targeted sessions. Higher training frequency (3 ×/week) is viable when volume per session is modest.
Sets & Reps by Goal
Strength
- Sets
- 3–4
- Reps
- 5–8
- Rest
- 90–120 s
Isolation movements can be trained with moderate loads for strength, though peak strength expression is secondary to compound lifts.
Hypertrophy
- Sets
- 3–5
- Reps
- 10–20
- Rest
- 45–90 s
Isolation exercises shine in the 10–20 rep range with a 2-second eccentric. Taking the final set close to failure drives maximum hypertrophic stimulus.
Endurance
- Sets
- 2–4
- Reps
- 20–30
- Rest
- 20–45 s
Light-load, high-rep isolation work is useful for rehab, joint health, and pump-focused training.
Which Workout Splits Include Cable Front Shoulder Raise?
Based on the muscles this exercise targets, it fits naturally into these training splits and day types:
Push / Pull / Legs
Push Day
Upper / Lower
Upper Day
Full Body
Any session
Bro Split
Shoulder Day
Not sure which split is right for you? Cora builds personalised training plans that match your schedule and goals. Learn more about progressive overload.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does the Cable Front Shoulder Raise work?
The Cable Front Shoulder Raise primarily targets your Delts. Secondary muscles worked include Trapezius, Biceps. This makes it an effective exercise for developing your shoulders.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Front Shoulder Raise?
The Cable Front Shoulder Raise requires cable. Make sure your equipment is properly set up and you have enough space to perform the movement with full range of motion.
How do I perform the Cable Front Shoulder Raise with proper form?
Start by Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grasp the cable handle with an overhand grip. Keep your back straight and your core engaged. Raise the cable handle in front of you, keeping your arms straight and your palms facing down. Focus on controlled movement throughout the entire range of motion. See the full step-by-step instructions above for complete form guidance.
How often should I do the Cable Front Shoulder Raise?
For most people, allow 2–3 days between sessions targeting the same muscle group. That translates to 2–3 sessions per week. Medium-sized muscles like the deltoids and traps recover well with 48–72 h between targeted sessions. Higher training frequency (3 ×/week) is viable when volume per session is modest.
What are the best sets and reps for the Cable Front Shoulder Raise?
It depends on your goal. For strength: 3–4 sets of 5–8 with 90–120 s rest. For hypertrophy (muscle growth): 3–5 sets of 10–20 with 45–90 s rest. For endurance: 2–4 sets of 20–30 with 20–45 s rest.
Which workout splits is the Cable Front Shoulder Raise best for?
The Cable Front Shoulder Raise fits well into the following training splits: Push / Pull / Legs (Push Day), Upper / Lower (Upper Day), Full Body (Any session), Bro Split (Shoulder Day). It is classified as a push, upper movement.
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