Cable Front Raise

From the low pulley behind you, raise the handle forward with tension held all the way.

Cable Front Raise, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Low pulley behind you, handle in front of the thigh; stand tall, core set.

Steps

  1. Raise the straight arm forward to shoulder height.
  2. Hold a beat at the top.
  3. Lower with the cable still loaded.

Common mistakes

Leaning back to lift: quiet torso, ribs down. Bending the elbow: long arm, soft joint. Racing the negative: the cable loads it; use it.

Breathing

Exhale on the raise, inhale lowering.