Dumbbell Front Raise
Direct work for the front of the shoulder. Useful if you don’t bench or press much.
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Muscles worked
How to do the dumbbell front raise
- 1Stand holding dumbbells in front of your thighs, palms facing you.
- 2Raise the arms straight in front of you to shoulder height.
- 3Pause briefly, then lower under control.
When to pick it: Pick it sparingly — if you already bench and overhead press, your front delts are covered.
Form cues
- Torso still
- Stop at eye level at most
- Slow on the way down
Common mistakes
- Leaning back to swing the weight
- Going above shoulder height with heavy weight
- Bending the elbows more as you lift
Stop if something hurts, and check with a doctor before starting if you have a health condition, are pregnant or are recovering from an injury. Terms
Sets and reps
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 3–5 | 3–6 | 2–3 min |
| Muscle size | 3–4 | 6–15 | 1–2 min |
| Endurance | 2–3 | 15–25 | 30–60 s |
Finish each set with one or two good reps left in the tank. When you hit the top of the rep range on every set, add weight next time. Get a full 4–12 week program →
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