Front delts exercise
Dumbbell Front Raise
Front delt isolation by raising the dumbbells in front of you.
- Primary muscleFront delts
- Also worksShoulders
- EquipmentDumbbells
- TypeIsolation
- LevelBeginner
- Front delts
- Shoulders
- Dumbbells
How to do the Dumbbell Front Raise
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs, palms facing your body.
- With your elbows slightly bent, raise your arms in front of you to shoulder height.
- Pause briefly at the top without swinging your torso.
- Lower with control to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Common Dumbbell Front Raise mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Dumbbell Front Raise, and how to fix it.
The dumbbells swing inward and clash in front of your body.
Raise each dumbbell in line with its shoulder, keeping them shoulder-width apart.
One arm rises faster or higher than the other.
Raise both together or alternate arms, and pick the weight for your weaker side.
The shoulders shrug toward your ears as you lift.
Lower your shoulders before you start and raise your arms without bringing the shoulders toward your ears.
Alternatives to the Dumbbell Front Raise
They work the front delts with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Dumbbell Front Raise work?
The Dumbbell Front Raise works mainly the front delts. It also works the shoulders.