Exercises/Shoulders/Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Cable Front Raise

Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Cable Front Raise

ShouldersIsolationPushCableIntermediate

One-arm front raise from a low pulley with a neutral grip, keeping constant tension on the front delt through the full range.

Visual guide

Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Cable Front Raise — Start

Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Cable Front Raise — End

Reference photo — start and end of the movement.

How to perform

1.Set the pulley low and grab the handle with one hand, facing away from or sideways to the cable.
2.Start with your arm by your thigh and elbow almost straight.
3.Raise to the front up to shoulder height.
4.Return under control, resisting the pull of the cable.

Common mistakes

●Twisting the torso to beat the resistance
●Bending the elbow too much
●Letting the cable yank the arm on the way down
●Raising past the shoulder

Proper technique

The low pulley gives continuous tension — use it by lowering slowly. Lock your elbow and keep a neutral wrist. Keep your hips and torso completely still.

Variants

Other exercises that work the same primary muscle.

Alternating Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Front Raise

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PushIsolationDumbbell

Beginner

Barbell Front Raise

Shoulders

PushIsolationBarbell

Intermediate

Dumbbell Front Raise

Shoulders

PushIsolationDumbbell

Beginner

Two-Hand Dumbbell Front Raise

Shoulders

PushIsolationDumbbell

Beginner

muscle map

primary

secondary

Primary

Front deltoid

Secondary

Side deltoid
Upper traps
Upper chest

Exercises/Shoulders/Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Cable Front Raise

Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Cable Front Raise

ShouldersIsolationPushCableIntermediate

One-arm front raise from a low pulley with a neutral grip, keeping constant tension on the front delt through the full range.

Visual guide

Reference photo — start and end of the movement.

How to perform

1.Set the pulley low and grab the handle with one hand, facing away from or sideways to the cable.
2.Start with your arm by your thigh and elbow almost straight.
3.Raise to the front up to shoulder height.
4.Return under control, resisting the pull of the cable.

Common mistakes

●Twisting the torso to beat the resistance
●Bending the elbow too much
●Letting the cable yank the arm on the way down
●Raising past the shoulder

Proper technique

The low pulley gives continuous tension — use it by lowering slowly. Lock your elbow and keep a neutral wrist. Keep your hips and torso completely still.