Shoulders / Beginner / Isolation (single joint)

Single-Arm Low Cable Cross-Body Raise

Standing beside a low pulley, raise the handle from the near hip across the body to the opposite shoulder, training the front delt and upper chest.

At a glance

Primary

Front delts, Chest

Secondary

Serratus anterior, Forearms & grip

Equipment

Cable station

Movement pattern

Front raise (shoulder flexion), Fly / hug

Level

Beginner

Type

Shoulders, Isolation (single joint), One side at a time

How to do it

1. Stand beside a low cable pulley and grasp the handle with the near hand, arm down by your hip.
2. Brace your core and keep your torso still.
3. Raise the handle up and across your body toward the opposite shoulder, keeping a slight bend in the elbow.
4. Pause, then lower slowly back to the hip. Switch sides after the set.

Tips

• Do not twist the torso to lift the weight.
• Control the lowering phase.

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