Exercise:

Standing Front Cable Raise

Target Muscle:

Shoulders (Anterior)

Secondary Muscle:

Traps

Equipment Needed:

Cable machine with low pully, single handle attachment

Proper Execution:

Pick up the handle off the ground and stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart. Bend your arms and knees slightly and stand with the handle at your side. Raise the weight up until the handle is slightly higher than your shoulders. Lower the weight over the same path and continue until you reach muscular failure. Perform the same movement using the other arm.

Tips:

Keep your arm slightly bent throughout the lift and make sure not to raise the handle much higher than shoulder-height. Also make sure you are not overly strict with your form and instead allow yourself to move naturally as you lift and lower the weight. This will prevent injuries to your back and will maximize the stimulation on your shoulders. You can also perform this movement with both arms at the same time using a straight-bar attachment.