Dumbbell Front Raise

Muscle Groups: Shoulders, Chest

Dumbbell Front Raise focuses on Shoulders, Chest, with Traps working as supporting muscles.

How to Perform

Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Dumbbell Front Raise with proper form and technique.

  1. 1

    Stand tall, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides with palms facing in.

  2. 2

    Lift the dumbbells in front of you, raising them to shoulder height while keeping your arms straight but not locked.

  3. 3

    Pause briefly at the top, then lower the dumbbells back to your sides with control.

Tips for Success

These tips will help you perform Dumbbell Front Raise safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.

  • Keep your core engaged to support your back throughout the exercise.

  • Avoid using momentum; focus on controlled movements to prevent injury.

  • Don't lift the weights too high; go to shoulder height to maintain proper form.

Secondary Muscles

While Dumbbell Front Raise primarily targets Shoulders, Chest , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.

Related Exercises

If you enjoyed Dumbbell Front Raise, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.

These exercises work the same primary muscles as Dumbbell Front Raise, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.

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