Dumbbell Front Raise
Description
This exercise involves holding a dumbbell in each hand and lifting them up in front of your body until they reach shoulder height. It primarily targets the front deltoid muscles in the shoulders.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Front Raise Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your thighs.
- Keeping your arms straight, lift the dumbbells in front of you until they reach shoulder height.
- Hold for a second, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbell Front Raise Form & Visual
Dumbbell Front Raise Benefits
- Targets the anterior deltoid muscle, which is responsible for lifting the arm in front of the body
- Improves shoulder strength and stability
- Helps to prevent shoulder injuries
- Can be performed with light weights and high reps for muscular endurance or heavy weights and low reps for muscular strength
- Can be easily modified by changing the angle of the raise or using different equipment, such as a barbell or resistance bands
Dumbbell Front Raise Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid
- Lateral deltoid
- Supraspinatus
Dumbbell Front Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Lateral Raise
- Dumbbell Shoulder Press
- Dumbbell Arnold Press
- Dumbbell Bent Over Reverse Fly
- Cable Front Raise
- Cable Lateral Raise
- Cable Shoulder Press
- Barbell Front Raise
- Barbell Shoulder Press
- Barbell Upright Row
