# Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Front Raise

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/neutral-grip-dumbbell-front-raise

Also known as: Neutral-Grip DB Front Raise, Hammer Grip Dumbbell Front Raise

Variation of: [Dumbbell Front Raise](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-front-raise)

Body region: Shoulders

## Equipment

- Dumbbells

## Technique

1. Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides, palms facing your thighs.
2. Brace your abs and keep the elbows slightly bent.
3. Raise the dumbbells in front of you, keeping the palms facing each other and the thumbs up, to about shoulder height.
4. Pause briefly, then lower slowly.

### Cues

- Keep the palms facing in the whole rep.
- Keep the shoulders down and the ribs tucked.

### Common mistakes

- Rotating the wrists during the lift.
- Swinging the torso to start the raise.

## Variations

- [Alternating Seated Dumbbell Front Raise](https://heatsy.app/ex/alternating-seated-dumbbell-front-raise)
- [Incline Bench Front Raise](https://heatsy.app/ex/incline-bench-front-raise)
- [Seated Dumbbell Front Raise](https://heatsy.app/ex/seated-dumbbell-front-raise)

## Alternatives

- [Barbell Front Raise](https://heatsy.app/ex/barbell-front-raise)
- [Lateral to Front Raise](https://heatsy.app/ex/lateral-to-front-raise)