Dumbbell Front Raise
Shoulder raise, dumbbell, front delts
The dumbbell front raise lifts the dumbbells straight in front of the body to shoulder height. It trains the front delts, with the side delts helping. It suits anyone who wants more shoulder work beside presses, using light dumbbells.
Setting up
- Stand tall with the feet hip width apart.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand in front of the thighs, palms facing the body.
- Keep a slight bend in the elbows.
How to do a dumbbell front raise
- Brace the belly.
- Raise both arms straight in front of you.
- Stop when the hands are at shoulder height.
- Pause for a moment.
- Lower the dumbbells slowly back to the thighs.
Breathing. Breathe out as you raise the dumbbells and breathe in as you lower them.
Muscles worked
- Mainly
- Front delts
- Also
- Side delts
Common mistakes
- Leaning back to lift. The body takes the work, so go lighter and keep the torso still.
- Raising above shoulder height. Higher moves the work to the traps, so stop at shoulder height.
- Swinging the dumbbells up. Momentum skips the front delts, so lift and lower slowly.
Easier and harder
- Easier
- Band Front Raise
- Harder
- Cable Front Raise
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