Cable Rope Front Raise
Target your front delts with constant cable tension. This move uses a rope attachment to reach a deep range of motion for rounded, powerful shoulders without the momentum of dumbbells.
The Cable Rope Front Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: cable machine.
Required Equipment
Cable Rope Front Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
How to do the Cable Rope Front Raise
Setup
Attach a rope handle to the lowest pulley setting on a cable machine.
Grasp the rope ends with a neutral grip (palms facing each other) and stand facing away from the pulley, with the cable passing between your legs.
Movement
Maintain a slight bend in your elbows and a stable stance with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Engage your core and initiate the movement by raising your arms forward until they are parallel to the floor.
Keep your focus forward and avoid using your lower back or swinging your torso to lift the weight.
Pause for a brief moment at the top of the movement to maximize muscle engagement.
Slowly and under control, lower the rope back to the starting position until your hands are in front of your hips.
Cable Rope Front Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Rope Front Raise work?
The Cable Rope 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 Rope Front Raise?
Cable machine.
What workout day should the Cable Rope Front Raise go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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