Dumbbell Front Raise Exercise Guide
Reviewed by
Valerie Zeller
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Dumbbell Front Raise is a strength exercise that works your traps, deltoids and front deltoids.
Dumbbell Front Raise is a great basic move. When done correctly, it can effectively target your neck, shoulders, upper back and upper body.
It requires dumbbells to do.
How to do Dumbbell Front Raise
Setup
Grasp dumbbells with both hands. Place dumbbells in front of upper legs with elbows straight or slightly bent.
Exercise
Raise one dumbbell forward and upward with until upper arm is above horizontal. Lower and repeat with opposite arm, alternating between arms.
Tips
Absolute height of movement may depend on range of motion. Raise should be limited to height achieved just before tightness is felt in shoulder capsule. Alternatively, height just above horizontal may be considered adequate. Elbows may be kept straight or slightly bent throughout movement.
Absolute height of movement may depend on range of motion. Raise should be limited to height achieved just before tightness is felt in shoulder capsule. Alternatively, height just above horizontal may be considered adequate. Elbows may be kept straight or slightly bent throughout movement.
Illustrated Guide
Learn how to do dumbbell front raise from this step-by-step illustrations:
Muscles Worked
The muscles used for dumbbell front raise may change slightly based on the your trained range of motion and technique, but in the most general case, the muscles used for dumbbell front raise are:
Primary Muscles
- Traps
- Deltoids
- Front Deltoids
Synergyst Muscles
- Triceps
- Pecs
- Rear Deltoids
Frequently Asked Questions
Training, Progressions and Regressions
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Dumbbell Front Raise Training and Progressions
Standards and Averages
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Dumbbell Front Raise Standards and Averages
Alternatives
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Dumbbell Front Raise Alternatives
Variations
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Dumbbell Front Raise Variations
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Classification
| Type(s) | Strength, Isolated |
| Muscles Worked | Trapezius, Triceps Brachii, Deltoids, Pectorals, Lateral Deltoids, Anterior Deltoids |
| Difficulty Level(s) | Basic, Easy, Moderate |
| Equipment | Dumbbells |
| Location | At Gym, At Home, Outdoor |
Muscles Worked
| Target muscle(s) | Traps, Deltoids, Front Deltoids |
| Synergyst muscle(s) | Triceps, Pecs, Rear Deltoids |
