Dumbbell Front Raise

An isolation dumbbell exercise for the anterior deltoid.

  • Shoulders
  • Dumbbell
  • Isolation

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Muscles worked

MainAnterior deltoid
AlsoLateral deltoid

Setup

Raise one arm at a time or both together, keeping a slight elbow bend.

How to do it well

  • Hold the dumbbells in front of the thighs
  • Raise to shoulder height
  • Lower under control

Common mistakes

  • Swinging the torso
  • Raising above shoulder height

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.