Exercise 0310 · REF 3eGE2JC
The front raise isolates the front head of the deltoid almost exclusively, lifting the arms straight ahead rather than out to the side or overhead. It's one of the more commonly overused shoulder exercises, since most pressing movements already hammer the front delts hard — a lot of lifters would get more balanced shoulder development spending that volume on rear delts instead. Keep the weight light and the swing out of it; the front delt is a small muscle that doesn't need much load to fatigue.
How to Do the Dumbbell Front Raise
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your thighs.
- Keeping your arms straight, exhale and lift the dumbbells in front of you until they are at shoulder level.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
The Dumbbell Front Raise primarily targets the Delts, with Biceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Trapezius.
More Shoulders Exercises
Band Front Lateral Raise
Band Front Raise
Band Reverse Fly
Band Shoulder Press
Band Standing Rear Delt Row
Band Twisting Overhead Press
More Delts Exercises
Band Y-Raise
Barbell Front Raise
Barbell One Arm Snatch
Barbell Rear Delt Raise
Barbell Rear Delt Row
Barbell Seated Behind Head Military Press
Equipment Alternatives
Don't have dumbbell? These target the same delts with different equipment.
FAQ
- What muscles does the Dumbbell Front Raise work?
- The Dumbbell Front Raise primarily targets the delts, with the biceps and trapezius assisting.
- What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Front Raise?
- The Dumbbell Front Raise is done with a dumbbell.
- What's a good alternative to the Dumbbell Front Raise?
- If you don't have access to a dumbbell, the Left Hook. Boxing targets the same delts using body weight instead.