Dumbbell Front Raise Exercise Guide

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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
beginner
Estimated Calories
4
Alternate Names
Front Dumbbell Raise

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Dumbbell Front Raise

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. With your arms straight or slightly bent, lift the dumbbells in front of you to shoulder height.
  3. Hold for a moment before lowering the weights back to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Using too much weight and compromising form.
  • Swinging the arms rather than lifting with control.
  • Lifting beyond shoulder height.

Modifications

  • Use lighter weights to start.
  • Perform the exercise seated for extra support.

Tips

  • Keep your back straight and avoid arching.
  • Perform the lift slowly to maintain control.
  • Make sure to lift only to shoulder height.

Tags

shoulders
dumbbell
strength
deltoids
upper body
beginner

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