Stinger Shoulder Exercises

Cable Front Raise

Isolation exercise for the front of the shoulders.

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The cable front raise targets the anterior deltoids through shoulder flexion. It helps improve shoulder strength used during pressing movements and many everyday lifting activities.

Muscle Groups

Primary: Anterior Deltoids

Secondary: Upper Chest

Equipment: Stinger Functional Cable Tower

Attachments: Single Handle, Straight Bar

Variations: Single Arm, Two Arm

Exercise Instructions

  1. Set the pulley to the lowest position.
  2. Attach a handle or straight bar.
  3. Stand facing away from the machine.
  4. Hold the attachment with your arms in front of your thighs.
  5. Raise your arms forward until they reach shoulder height.
  6. Pause briefly.
  7. Lower the attachment slowly.
  8. Repeat using controlled movement.

Tips

  • Keep your elbows slightly bent.
  • Lift with your shoulders, not your back.
  • Maintain an upright posture.
  • Lower slowly.

Common Mistakes

  • Leaning backward.
  • Swinging the weight.
  • Raising above shoulder height.
  • Using momentum.

If you experience shoulder discomfort, reduce the range of motion or lower the resistance.