Cable Diamond Front Raise
Target your front delts with the Cable Diamond Front Raise. This unique diamond-grip variation maintains constant cable tension for superior muscle isolation and shoulder definition.
The Cable Diamond Front Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: cable machine.
Required Equipment
Cable Diamond Front Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
How to do the Cable Diamond Front Raise
Setup
Attach a single cable handle or grip to a low pulley cable station.
Stand facing the cable station with feet shoulder-width apart.
Grasp the cable attachment with both hands, using a diamond grip (thumbs and index fingers touching to form a diamond shape).
Movement
Starting Position: With arms fully extended, hold the cable handle down near your hips.
Execution: Maintain a slight bend in your elbows and keep your core braced.
Lift: Raise your arms forward and upward in a controlled arc until they reach shoulder height, keeping the diamond grip intact.
Hold: Briefly pause at the peak of the movement, focusing on contracting your anterior deltoids.
Lowering: Slowly return the weight to the starting position along the same path, maintaining control throughout the lowering phase to maximize muscle engagement.
Cable Diamond Front Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Diamond Front Raise work?
The Cable Diamond Front Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Diamond Front Raise?
Cable machine.
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