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How to do Weighted Front Raise

The weighted front raise is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoids by lifting dumbbells in front of the body. It also engages the biceps and forearms as secondary muscles. The movement requires control and proper form to avoid swinging or using momentum.

Weighted Front Raise demonstration
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Biceps and Forearms
Equipment
Weighted
Level
Beginner
Category
Shoulders

How to do Weighted 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.

Muscles worked

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

Track Weighted Front Raise in SPLYT

Weighted 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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