Arms and calves · New to it
Single Arm Cable Front Raise
Raising a low cable handle in front of you to shoulder height, one arm at a time, for the front of the shoulder.
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- Works
- shoulders; also upper back
- Kit
- Cable
- Dose
- 10 to 15 reps each side
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Stand with your back to a low pulley and the cable running between your legs. Hold the handle at your thigh with a straight arm.
While you move
- Arm long, elbow soft
- Raise to shoulder height
- No swinging
- Lower slowly
Avoid
- Lifting above shoulder height
- Leaning back to move it
- Shrugging the shoulder up
Take care if you have trouble with your shoulders.