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How to do Dumbbell Front Raise

The dumbbell front raise is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoid muscles, particularly the anterior (front) portion. It also engages the biceps and trapezius as secondary muscles. The movement involves lifting dumbbells in front of the body to shoulder height, focusing on controlled motion and proper form.

Dumbbell Front Raise demonstration
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Biceps and Trapezius
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Shoulders

How to do Dumbbell Front Raise, step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your thighs.
  2. Keeping your arms straight, exhale and lift the dumbbells in front of you until they are at shoulder level.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles worked

Dumbbell Front Raise works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your biceps and trapezius.

Track Dumbbell Front Raise in SPLYT

Dumbbell Front Raise is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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