Straight Bar Cable Front Raise: Form and Guide
Master the straight bar cable front raise to isolate your front delts. Learn proper form, common mistakes, and expert tips for better shoulder growth.
How to Perform
- Attach a straight bar or EZ-bar to the low pulley of a cable station.
- Stand facing away from the machine with the cable running between your legs and grasp the bar with an overhand grip.
- Position your feet shoulder-width apart and maintain a slight bend in your knees for stability.
- Exhale as you lift the bar forward and upward until your arms are parallel to the floor.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement to maximize muscle contraction.
- Inhale as you slowly lower the bar back to the starting position towards your thighs.
- Keep your torso upright and avoid leaning backward to generate momentum.
Common Mistakes
- Using excessive body weight or momentum to swing the bar upward.
- Locking the elbows completely, which increases joint stress.
- Raising the bar significantly above shoulder level, which shifts tension to the traps.
- Allowing the shoulders to shrug toward the ears during the lift.
- Lowering the weight too quickly and losing the eccentric tension.
Muscles Worked
Primary movers
- Shoulders
Stabilizers
- Trapezius
- Upper Pectorals
- Serratus Anterior
Related Guides
- Arm Raises (T/Y/I) — Shoulders
- Arnold Press — Shoulders
- Australian pull-ups — Shoulders
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