How to Do Cable Front Raises Straight Bar

Cable Front Raises Straight Bar is a shoulders exercise using cable, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Cable Front Raises Straight Bar

  1. 01Attach a straight bar to the low pulley and stand facing away from the machine with the cable between the legs.
  2. 02Grasp the bar with an overhand grip and rest it against the upper hamstrings.
  3. 03Lift the bar forward to shoulder height while keeping the arms nearly straight.
  4. 04Hold the peak contraction for one second against the cable tension.
  5. 05Lower the bar toward the starting position without letting the weight stack touch.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Front Raises Straight Bar

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Lean slightly forward into the cable to provide a better line of pull for the front deltoids.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Front Raises Straight Bar questions

What muscles does Cable Front Raises Straight Bar work?

Cable Front Raises Straight Bar is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Front Raises Straight Bar correctly?

Attach a straight bar to the low pulley and stand facing away from the machine with the cable between the legs. Grasp the bar with an overhand grip and rest it against the upper hamstrings. Lift the bar forward to shoulder height while keeping the arms nearly straight. Hold the peak contraction for one second against the cable tension. Lower the bar toward the starting position without letting the weight stack touch.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Front Raises Straight Bar?

Lean slightly forward into the cable to provide a better line of pull for the front deltoids.

Is Cable Front Raises Straight Bar suitable for beginners?

Cable Front Raises Straight Bar is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Front Raises Straight Bar?

Cable Front Raises Straight Bar uses cable.

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