Dumbbell Single Arm Underhand Front Raise
Description
The dumbbell single arm underhand front raise uses a supinated (palms-up) grip while raising the dumbbell straight in front. The underhand grip places more emphasis on the front deltoid and recruits the biceps as a synergist. It hits the shoulder from a slightly different angle than a standard front raise.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Single Arm Underhand Front Raise Instructions
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
- Hold a dumbbell in one hand with a supinated (palms-up) grip.
- Keep your arm at your side with the dumbbell in front of your thigh.
- Brace your core and keep your chest up.
- With a slight bend in the elbow, raise the dumbbell straight in front of you.
- Lift until your arm is parallel to the floor.
- Keep the palm facing up throughout the rep.
- Lower slowly to the start. Complete reps on one side before switching.
Dumbbell Single Arm Underhand Front Raise Form & Visual
Dumbbell Single Arm Underhand Front Raise Benefits
- Emphasizes the front deltoid
- Hits the biceps short head as a synergist
- New angle for shoulder development
- Allows unilateral focus
- Helps fix side-to-side imbalances
Dumbbell Single Arm Underhand Front Raise Muscles Worked
- Front deltoid
- Biceps brachii
- Side deltoid
Dumbbell Single Arm Underhand Front Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Front Raise
- Reverse-Grip Front Raise
- Cable Front Raise
- Hammer Curl
