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Dumbbell Front Plank Arm Raise

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Dumbbell Front Plank Arm Raise.

MediumCore

About this exercise

The Dumbbell Front Plank Arm Raise challenges core stability by requiring you to maintain a solid plank position while raising one arm — holding a dumbbell — straight forward. The added load increases anti-rotation demand on the core.

How to Perform

  • Place a dumbbell on the floor and get into a high plank (push-up) position with one hand on the dumbbell
  • Brace your core, squeeze your glutes, and create a straight line from head to heels
  • Slowly raise the arm holding the dumbbell straight forward to shoulder height, keeping hips level
  • Hold briefly at the top, then lower the dumbbell back to the floor with control
  • Complete all reps on one side before switching to the other arm

Muscle Activation

Primary
Core
Secondary
AbsFront shoulders

Common Mistakes

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About the Dumbbell Front Plank Arm Raise

The Dumbbell Front Plank Arm Raise is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.