Dumbbell Seated One Arm Front Raise
Description
The dumbbell seated one arm front raise is a strict front shoulder isolation move performed seated with one arm at a time. The seated position eliminates leg drive and lower back swing. The unilateral approach allows full focus on each front delt and helps fix side-to-side imbalances.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Seated One Arm Front Raise Instructions
- Sit on a bench with your back upright and feet flat on the floor.
- Hold a dumbbell in one hand resting on your thigh.
- Keep your other hand on the bench or your hip for support.
- Brace your core and keep your back flat.
- Raise the dumbbell straight in front of you with a slight bend in the elbow.
- Lift until the arm is parallel to the floor.
- Pause briefly at the top.
- Lower slowly back to the start. Complete reps on one side before switching.
Dumbbell Seated One Arm Front Raise Form & Visual
Dumbbell Seated One Arm Front Raise Benefits
- Isolates the front deltoid
- Removes leg and lower back drive
- Builds front shoulder definition
- Allows unilateral focus
- Helps fix side-to-side imbalances
- Reduces cheating and momentum
Dumbbell Seated One Arm Front Raise Muscles Worked
- Front deltoid
- Side deltoid
- Upper chest
Dumbbell Seated One Arm Front Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Front Raise
- Cable Front Raise
- Plate Front Raise
- Barbell Front Raise
