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Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2 exercise animation

Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2

Category
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Target
Delts

This front raise variation usually changes grip or rep tempo, but the target stays the same — the front deltoid, lifted through a controlled arc rather than a swing. Because the front delts already get heavy indirect work from pressing movements, this is best used sparingly rather than as a staple. Strict tempo matters more here than the amount of weight on the dumbbells.

How to Do the Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing your thighs.
  2. Keep your back straight and brace your core.
  3. With straight arms, slowly raise the dumbbells in front of you until they reach shoulder height.
  4. Hold briefly at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  5. Continue for the set reps, taking care to lower with control and reset your posture between each rep.

Calorie Burn & Set Tracker

Sets
3
Reps / Set
10
Active Timer
00:00
Estimated Burn
0 kcal

Muscles Worked

The Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2 primarily targets the Delts, with Trapezius as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Biceps.

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Don't have dumbbell? These target the same delts with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2 work?
The Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2 primarily targets the delts, with the trapezius and biceps assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2?
The Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2 is done with a dumbbell.
What's a good alternative to the Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2?
If you don't have access to a dumbbell, the Left Hook. Boxing targets the same delts using body weight instead.