Single Arm Cable Front Raise
Front raise for front delts. Working one side at a time lets you control each side separately.
- Primary muscleFront delts
- Also worksShoulders
- EquipmentCable machine
- TypeIsolation
- LevelBeginner
- Front delts
- Shoulders
- Cable machine
How to do the Single Arm Cable Front Raise
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Adjust the cable and grab the indicated handle; stand steady facing the direction of the cable.
- Raise your arms in front of you to shoulder height with your elbows slightly bent.
- Lower slowly without swaying your body.
- Finish your reps on one side and repeat on the other with the same control.
Muscles worked
Common Single Arm Cable Front Raise mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Single Arm Cable Front Raise, and how to fix it.
The cable comes from the front and brakes the arm instead of resisting the lift.
Stand with your back to the low pulley, with the cable at your side or between your legs, and take a step forward.
The torso rotates toward the working arm.
Hold the machine with your free hand if needed and keep your shoulders facing forward.
The arm lowers all the way and the plates rest between reps.
Return until your hand is in front of your thigh, without letting the weight touch the rest of the stack.
Alternatives to the Single Arm Cable Front Raise
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Single Arm Cable Front Raise work?
The Single Arm Cable Front Raise works mainly the front delts. It also works the shoulders.