Band Front Raise
Description
The band front raise is a front-delt isolation exercise performed by standing on a resistance band and raising both hands forward to shoulder height with arms straight. The band provides constant tension throughout. It is one of the most portable and effective at-home front-delt exercises.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Band Front Raise Instructions
- Stand on the center of a resistance band with feet hip-width apart.
- Hold both ends of the band at your sides with palms facing your thighs.
- Stand tall. Brace your core. Pull your shoulders back and down.
- Lift both arms straight up in front of you to shoulder height.
- Keep your arms straight throughout, just a slight bend in the elbows.
- Pause briefly at shoulder height. Squeeze your front delts.
- Lower under control back to your sides over two seconds.
- Use a thinner band for higher reps or a thicker band for strength.
Band Front Raise Form & Visual
Band Front Raise Benefits
- Isolates the front deltoid effectively
- Constant band tension throughout
- Highly portable — works at home
- Easy to scale by changing band thickness
- Joint-friendly
- Useful warm-up for pressing
Band Front Raise Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid (primary)
- Lateral deltoid (slight)
- Upper trapezius (slight)
- Pectoralis major (clavicular head, slight)
Band Front Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Front Raise
- Cable Front Raise
- Single-Arm Band Front Raise
- Alternating Band Front Raise
- Band Y-Raise
