This exercise involves holding a cable with both hands and lifting it in front of the body to shoulder height. It primarily targets the front deltoids and can be adjusted for different levels of resistance.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Cable Machine
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the anterior deltoid muscle, which is responsible for lifting the arm in front of the body
- Helps to improve shoulder strength and stability
- Can be performed with a variety of cable attachments, allowing for variation in grip and resistance
- Isolation of the anterior deltoid can help to improve overall shoulder aesthetics and symmetry
- Can be easily modified for individuals with shoulder injuries or limitations
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a cable handle in each hand.
- Extend your arms straight in front of you, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- Slowly raise the cables up to shoulder height, keeping your arms straight.
- Hold for a second at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the cables back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Anterior Deltoid
Primary
Traps
Primary
Chest
Primary