Shoulders · Dumbbell · Beginner

How to do Dumbbell Seated Front Raise

The dumbbell seated front raise is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoid muscles. It is performed while seated, which helps to isolate the shoulders and minimize momentum, making it a controlled movement for building shoulder strength.

Dumbbell Seated Front Raise demonstration

Primary muscle: Shoulders
Also works: Trapezius and Biceps
Equipment: Dumbbell
Level: Beginner
Category: Shoulders

How to do Dumbbell Seated Front Raise, step by step

Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.
Keep your back straight and core engaged.
Raise the dumbbells in front of you, with your palms facing down, until they are at shoulder level.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

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

Track Dumbbell Seated Front Raise in SPLYT

Dumbbell Seated 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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