Cable Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Front Raise
Sculpt defined shoulders! The Cable Single-Arm Front Raise isolates and strengthens for better definition. Controlled movement, real results.
The Cable Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Front Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the chest, back and traps. You'll need: single handle attachment or cable machine.
Required Equipment
Cable Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Front Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior); Lower Traps (trapezius, lower fibers)
Cable Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Front Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Cable Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Front Raise
Start by setting up a cable machine with an adjustable height. Attach a single handle grip to the cable at the lowest setting.
Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent for stability.
Grasp the handle with one hand using a neutral grip. This is when your palm faces inward, towards your body. Your arm should be straight and by your side at the start.
Position yourself so that there is a slight tension in the cable.
Keeping your torso stationary and maintaining a slight bend in the elbow of the working arm, exhale and lift the handle smoothly in front of you until your arm is parallel to the floor. Ensure the movement is controlled and comes from your shoulder.
Hold the raised position briefly, squeezing your shoulder muscles at the top of the movement.
Slowly lower the handle back to the starting position, inhaling as you do so.
Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Tips: - Avoid using momentum to lift the weight; the movement should be controlled and focused. - Do not lift your arm above shoulder height to avoid excessive stress on the shoulder joint. - Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the exercise for stability and to prevent arching your back. - Start with a light weight to ensure proper form and to prevent injury.
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Cable Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Front Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Front Raise work?
The Cable Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Front Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the chest, back and traps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Front Raise?
Single handle attachment or cable machine.
What workout day should the Cable Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Front Raise go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Cable Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Front Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Cable Lateral Leaning Raise, Cable Single-Arm Front Raise, Cable Side-Lying Single-Arm Lateral Raise and Cable Single-Arm Bent-Over Lateral Raise.
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