Front raise

Dumbbell front raise

What it works

Works

Front shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

How to do it

  1. Stand with a dumbbell in each hand resting in front of your thighs.
  2. Keep a slight bend in your elbows and your torso tight.
  3. Raise one or both dumbbells in front of you to shoulder height.
  4. Lift under control without swinging your body.
  5. Lower under control to the starting position.

Common mistakes

  • Swinging the torso to lift the weight
  • Raising above shoulder height
  • Arching the lower back

Other variations

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