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Front Raise
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Muscles worked
Front
Back
Shoulders
Instructions
- 1Pick a couple of dumbbells and stand with a straight torso and the dumbbells on front of your thighs at arms length with the palms of the hand facing your thighs. This will be your starting position.
- 2While maintaining the torso stationary (no swinging), lift the left dumbbell to the front with a slight bend on the elbow and the palms of the hands always facing down. Continue to go up until you arm is slightly above parallel to the floor. Exhale as you execute this portion of the movement and pause for a second at the top. Inhale after the second pause.
- 3Now lower the dumbbell back down slowly to the starting position as you simultaneously lift the right dumbbell.
- 4Continue alternating in this fashion until all of the recommended amount of repetitions have been performed for each arm.
About Front Raise
The dumbbell front raise isolates the anterior deltoid. With the arm nearly straight, you lift the dumbbells in front of you to shoulder height. Simple and beginner-friendly, it shapes the front of the shoulder and complements pressing work.
check_circleBenefits
- check_circleClearly isolates the anterior head of the deltoid
- check_circleSimple movement, easy for a beginner to learn
- check_circleComplements presses for a more defined front delt
lightbulbExecution tips
- lightbulbRaise the dumbbells to about shoulder height
- lightbulbKeep a slight, constant bend in the elbow
- lightbulbControl the descent over two to three seconds
- lightbulbAlternate arms or raise both together
warningCommon mistakes
- warningSwinging back and forth to create momentum
- warningRaising too high above shoulder level
- warningShrugging and engaging the traps
- warningChoosing a load too heavy that breaks form
helpFrequently asked questions
Are front raises essential?expand_more
The front delt already works hard during presses. Add them mainly if the front of the shoulder is lagging behind.
Dumbbells, bar or plate?expand_more
Dumbbells isolate each arm, while a bar or plate changes the grip. All hit the same head, so pick what feels most comfortable.
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