Dumbbell Seated Front Raise
Description
The dumbbell seated front raise performs front raises while seated on a bench, eliminating leg drive and body english for strict front deltoid isolation. Each arm works independently to expose imbalances.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Seated Front Raise Instructions
- Sit on a bench with back support. Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides, palms facing back.
- Sit tall. Brace your core.
- Raise both dumbbells straight forward to shoulder height.
- Keep arms straight with a slight elbow bend.
- Pause at shoulder height.
- Lower under control.
- No momentum possible from seated position.
- Use light to moderate weight. Aim for 10 to 12 reps.
Dumbbell Seated Front Raise Form & Visual
Dumbbell Seated Front Raise Benefits
- Strict front delt isolation from seated position
- Eliminates all body english
- Each arm works independently
- Easy to load progressively
- Exposes left-right imbalances
- Simple setup
Dumbbell Seated Front Raise Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid (primary)
- Lateral deltoid (slight)
- Upper trapezius (slight)
Dumbbell Seated Front Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Front Raise (standing)
- Barbell Seated Front Raise
- Cable Forward Raise
- Alternating Seated Front Raise
- Plate Front Raise
