1 / 6Dumbbell Front Raise
Raising dumbbells straight in front of you targets the front of the shoulders. A simple add-on after presses.
Shoulders
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Main muscle
- Shoulders
- Also works
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- Beginner sets
- 3 × 10–15
- Rest
- 60 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Stand with a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs.
- 2Keep a slight bend in your elbows.
- 3Raise the dumbbells straight in front of you to shoulder height.
- 4Lower them slowly.
Common mistakes
- Swinging the body to lift the weight
- Raising the arms far above the shoulders
- Locking the elbows straight
Tips
- Raise to shoulder height and pause
- Keep a slight bend in the elbows
- Alternate arms if both together is too hard
Questions
Do I need front raises if I already press?
Often not much, since presses already work the front shoulders. Add them if your front shoulders lag.
Palms down or facing each other?
Palms down is standard; a neutral grip (palms facing) can feel easier on the shoulders.
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