Dumbbell Front Raise

Body region

• Shoulders

Muscles

Main

• Deltoid

Helps

• Pectoralis Major
• Serratus Anterior

Holds

• Trapezius
• Erector Spinae
• Rectus Abdominis

Equipment

• Dumbbells

Technique

1. Stand tall, dumbbells resting against the front of the thighs, palms facing you.
2. Raise one or both arms straight in front of you to shoulder height.
3. Pause briefly at the top.
4. Lower slowly and repeat.

Cues

• Soften the elbows a little and hold that angle.
• Keep your shoulders down away from the ears.

Common mistakes

• Rocking the torso to swing the weights.
• Raising the dumbbells above head height.

Variations

• Alternating Seated Dumbbell Front Raise
• Incline Bench Front Raise
• Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Front Raise
• Seated Dumbbell Front Raise

Alternatives

• Barbell Front Raise
• Lateral to Front Raise