Kettlebell Front Raise
Front raise for front delts. The kettlebell requires you to control its position throughout the movement.
- Primary muscleFront delts
- Also worksShoulders
- EquipmentKettlebell
- TypeIsolation
- LevelBeginner
- Front delts
- Shoulders
- Kettlebell
How to do the Kettlebell Front Raise
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Grip the weight firmly and place your feet and torso in a stable position.
- Raise your arms in front of you to shoulder height with your elbows slightly bent.
- Lower slowly without swinging your body.
- Repeat at a controlled pace without using momentum.
Muscles worked
Common Kettlebell Front Raise mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Kettlebell Front Raise, and how to fix it.
The kettlebell rises on hip momentum, like a swing.
Start with the kettlebell still in front of your thighs and raise it without bending your knees or driving with your hips.
The kettlebell swings like a pendulum at the top.
Hold the handle with both hands and pause the kettlebell at the top for a moment before lowering.
The elbows bend and the kettlebell passes close to your face.
Keep your elbows nearly straight and stop the kettlebell at shoulder height, away from your face.
Alternatives to the Kettlebell Front Raise
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Kettlebell Front Raise work?
The Kettlebell Front Raise works mainly the front delts. It also works the shoulders.