1 / 6Single-Arm Cable Front Raise
A front raise with one arm at a time on a low cable. Working one side lets you focus on the shoulder and keep the body still.
ShouldersCore
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Cable
- Main muscle
- Shoulders
- Also works
- Core
- Beginner sets
- 3 × 10–15
- Rest
- 60 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Stand with your back to a low pulley, holding the handle in one hand.
- 2Keep your body still and your arm almost straight.
- 3Raise the handle in front of you to shoulder height.
- 4Lower it slowly, then switch arms.
Common mistakes
- Twisting the torso to help the arm
- Raising too high
- Rushing back down
Tips
- Hold the handle with the cable running beside your leg
- Lift the straight arm forward to shoulder height
- Keep your free hand on your hip to stay square
Questions
Why one arm at a time?
It helps balance a weaker side and stops you swinging the weight.
How heavy?
Light: 3 sets of 12 to 15 slow reps per arm.
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