Dumbbell Front Raise Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Anterior
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Anterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Serratus Anterior, Deltoid Lateral, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Dumbbell Anterior Raise, Front Dumbbell Raise
How to: Dumbbell Front Raise
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Keeping your arms slightly bent, raise the dumbbells in front of you until they reach shoulder height.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the weights back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, leading to poor form.
- Rounding the shoulders during the exercise.
- Not raising the dumbbells high enough.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights or perform the exercise without weights for beginners.
- Perform half range raises if full raises cause discomfort.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and avoid leaning backward during the lift.
- Control the movement and avoid swinging the weights.
- Exhale while lifting the dumbbells and inhale while lowering them.
Dumbbell Front Raise Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
deltoids
strength
upper body
dumbbells
muscle building