Description
Front raise to strengthen the front portion of the shoulder.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Set the pulley to a low position before starting.
- Stay upright with your trunk braced and shoulders down.
- Keep your elbows slightly bent and stable.
- Align your wrists from the start.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Raise your arms in front of you to shoulder height.
- Contract briefly at the top.
- Lower slowly into the stretch.
- Maintain continuous tension and control the return into the stretch.
Technique cue
Controlled raise without arching your back.
Common mistakes- swinging the torso
- raising the shoulders
- raising too high
- returning quickly
- letting the load pull back suddenly
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- Using too much weight without control can overload the front of the shoulder.