Dumbbell Front Raise
An isolation shoulder exercise that targets the anterior deltoids with dumbbells. The independent dumbbells allow each shoulder to work through the front-raising pattern separately.
- Body part
- Shoulders: all exercises
- Movement
- Flexion: all exercises
- Equipment
- Dumbbell: all exercises
What it trains
- Front Deltoid, Primary, 85%
- Chest Upper, Secondary, 50%
- Serratus Anterior, Secondary, 50%
- Lateral Deltoid, Secondary, 50%
- Upper Abs, Stabilizer, 25%
- Obliques, Stabilizer, 25%
How to perform
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing your thighs.
Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the movement.
Lift the dumbbells in front of you with a slight bend in the elbows until they reach shoulder height.
Pause briefly at the top, ensuring not to swing or use momentum.
Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Tips
Start with lighter weights to focus on form and control.
Avoid locking your elbows; maintain a slight bend throughout the exercise.
Keep your movements slow and controlled to maximize muscle engagement.
Exhale as you lift the weights and inhale as you lower them.
Ensure your shoulders remain relaxed and not shrugged during the lift.
Perform the exercise in front of a mirror to monitor your form.
Common mistakes
Swinging the torso or throwing the dumbbells with momentum instead of controlling the lift with the shoulder.
Raising the dumbbells well above shoulder height or shrugging the shoulders toward the ears.
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