Cable Front Raise - Two Arm

Differentiation: Mechanics

This variation of a Front Raise is unique from other Front Raise exercises. Here is how: you use a cable machine. The machine keeps continual resistance applied to your front deltoids throughout the movement. Maximizing resistance increases their overall definition and endurance.

Starting Position

To get into starting position, do this...

1) Locate a cable machine with two pulleys.

2) Set each pulley at each machine's lowest setting.

3) Obtain two open end crossover handle attachments.

4) Clip an attachment onto the pulley hook on each side.

5) Stand parallel between two cable pulleys, and at an equal distance from each pulley.

6) With each hand, grasp a handle - using an overhand grip.

7) Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.

8) Assume a slight and natural arch in your lower back.

Main Mechanics

Once in starting position, do this...

1) This is the starting position.

2) Keeping your core muscles tight, exhale while flexing your front delts while lifting the handles upward and together using an arc motion

3) ...until the handles both touch in front of your head.

4) Squeeze your front delts and hold for a count of two seconds.

5) Then, inhale while allowing the handles to retract outward to the starting position using a slow and controlled movement.

6) Repeat reps for a full set.

Proper Form

Pay special attention to following proper form by...

Don't swing your body in an effort to lift the weight.

Your elbows should be slightly bent, not locked.

Keep your elbows above your hands at all times, which will keep all of the pressure of the movement on your front delts, providing you with the maximum potential benefit.

Gear Advice

We recommend you wear a weight training belt - to add compression and support to your back. A link is listed below to the Harbinger brand Weightlifting Belt - which you can order from Amazon dot com.

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