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Shoulders · Cable
Cable Front Raises Straight Bar
Cable Front Raises Straight Bar is a beginner isolation strength exercise that works the delts (shoulders), with the upper chest and upper back assisting. It needs a cable and a pull-up bar. A typical prescription is 3 sets of 10-15 reps, and it burns about 4.3 calories per minute.
- Target
- Delts
- Body part
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Cable
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Push
- Sets × reps
- 3 × 10-15
- Calories / min
- ≈ 4.3 kcal
Primary muscles
- Shoulders · Anterior Deltoids
Secondary muscles
- Upper Chest · Clavicular Head
- Upper Back · Trapezius
How to do Cable Front Raises Straight Bar
- Attach a straight bar to a low pulley on a cable machine. Stand facing away from the machine, with your feet shoulder-width apart and the bar held with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
- Stand upright with your back straight and core engaged. Let the bar hang down in front of your thighs with your arms fully extended and the cable passing between your legs.
- Raise the bar in front of you to shoulder height, keeping your arms straight but with a slight bend in the elbows.
- Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Exhale as you raise the bar and inhale as you lower it back down.
- Avoid using momentum; focus on the contraction of your shoulder muscles.
- Ensure your shoulders stay down and relaxed, not shrugged up towards your ears.
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Cable Front Raises Straight Bar FAQ
What muscles does Cable Front Raises Straight Bar work?
Cable Front Raises Straight Bar mainly works the delts in the shoulders (Anterior Deltoids). The upper chest and upper back work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Cable Front Raises Straight Bar?
You need a cable and a pull-up bar.
How many sets and reps of Cable Front Raises Straight Bar should I do?
Start with 3 sets of 10-15 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Cable Front Raises Straight Bar good for beginners?
Yes. Cable Front Raises Straight Bar is rated beginner, so it's a sound choice while you learn to train the delts.
How many calories does Cable Front Raises Straight Bar burn?
About 4.3 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 3.5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 43 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Cable Front Raises Straight Bar?
Other exercises for the delts include Front Raises Barbell, Seated Plate Front Raises, Prone Front Raises Barbell on Bench and Prone Front Raises Dumbbell on Bench.
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