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How to do Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head

The dumbbell standing front raise above head is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoids by lifting dumbbells from thigh level to above the head in a controlled motion.

Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head demonstration
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Trapezius and Biceps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Shoulders

How to do Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head, step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
  2. Keep your arms straight and lift the dumbbells in front of you, raising them above your head.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

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

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