How to do a cable front raise

Setup:

1. Cable Machine & Attachment: Position yourself facing away from a low-pulley cable machine. Attach a straight bar or rope handle to the low pulley.
2. Stance & Grip: Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart, core engaged, and grasp the attachment with an overhand grip (palms facing down).
3. Hand Positioning: Depending on the attachment, let your arms hang straight down in front of you, holding the bar or rope with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

The Lift:

1. Initiate the Raise: Keeping your arms straight, raise the attachment upward and out in front of you, maintaining a slight bend in your elbows.
2. Raise to Shoulder Height: Continue raising the attachment until it's parallel to the floor (or slightly above, if comfortable).
3. Pause at the Top: Briefly pause at the top, feeling the contraction in your shoulders.
4. Controlled Lowering: Slowly lower the attachment back to the starting position in a controlled manner, resisting gravity.

Tips:

• Engage your core: Keep your core tight throughout the entire movement.
• Avoid swinging: Don't use momentum to swing the attachment. The movement should be controlled and deliberate.
• Breathing: Exhale as you raise the attachment, and inhale as you lower it.
• Variation: You can perform this exercise one arm at a time for greater focus and isolation.