Band Front Raise

Body region

• Shoulders

Muscles

Main

• Deltoid

Helps

• Pectoralis Major
• Serratus Anterior

Holds

• Trapezius
• Erector Spinae
• Rectus Abdominis

Equipment

• Resistance Band

Technique

1. Place the center of a band under both feet, feet hip-width apart, and take an end in each hand with arms hanging in front of your thighs.
2. Brace your abs and keep a slight bend in the elbows.
3. Raise both arms straight in front of you to about shoulder height.
4. Pause, then lower slowly against the band tension.

Cues

• Keep the ribs down and torso still.
• Raise to shoulder height, no higher.
• Slow lowering keeps tension on the shoulder.

Common mistakes

• Swinging the body to start the lift.
• Shrugging the shoulders.
• Letting the band snap down at the bottom.
• Raising the arms far above shoulder level.

Alternatives

• Dumbbell Front Raise
• Cable Front Raise
• Plate Front Raise