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Dumbbell Front Raise
The front raise isolates the front of the shoulders, lifting a dumbbell straight out in front of you.
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- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Focus
- Shoulders
- Level
- Beginner
- Suggested sets
- 3 sets of 12–15 reps.
- Muscles worked
- Shoulders
How to do it
- 1Stand tall holding a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs.
- 2Keep a slight bend in your elbows and brace your core.
- 3Raise one or both dumbbells straight in front of you to about shoulder height.
- 4Pause briefly at the top without swinging.
- 5Lower the weight under control and repeat.
Tips & tricks
- Raise to shoulder height — no higher is needed.
- Keep your torso still and avoid leaning back.
- Use a light weight and focus on control.
Common mistakes
- Swinging your body to throw the weight up.
- Lifting much higher than shoulder height.
- Shrugging your traps to assist the lift.
