Front Raise
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Front Raise focuses on Shoulders, with Traps, Chest working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Front Raise with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your thighs with palms facing your body.
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Engage your core and lift the dumbbells in front of you, keeping your arms slightly bent, until they reach shoulder height.
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Pause briefly at the top, then lower the dumbbells back to the starting position under control.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Front Raise safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your back straight and avoid leaning back during the lift to prevent injury.
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Do not raise the dumbbells above shoulder height; this can strain your shoulders.
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Control the movement throughout, both lifting and lowering the weights, to maintain proper form.
Secondary Muscles
While Front Raise primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps, Chest . 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 Front Raise, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as 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.
