Dumbbell Front Raise
Description
The dumbbell front raise is a classic front deltoid isolation exercise. You stand with dumbbells at your sides and raise them forward to shoulder height with straight arms. It is simple, effective, and one of the most common shoulder accessory exercises.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Front Raise Instructions
- Stand with feet hip-width apart. Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides, palms facing your thighs.
- Brace your core. Stand tall.
- Raise one or both dumbbells straight forward to shoulder height.
- Keep arms straight with a slight elbow bend.
- Pause at shoulder height.
- Lower under control.
- Alternate arms or raise both simultaneously.
- Use light to moderate weight. Aim for 10 to 12 reps.
Dumbbell Front Raise Form & Visual
Dumbbell Front Raise Benefits
- Classic front delt isolation
- Simple and effective
- Easy to load progressively
- Builds anterior deltoid size
- Can alternate or raise simultaneously
- Useful warm-up or finisher
Dumbbell Front Raise Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid (primary)
- Lateral deltoid (slight)
- Upper trapezius (slight)
- Pectoralis major (clavicular, slight)
Dumbbell Front Raise Variations & Alternatives
- DB Seated Front Raise
- Cable Forward Raise
- Barbell Front Raise
- DB Lateral to Front Raise
- Plate Front Raise
