About this exercise
Targets the front deltoids by raising a pair of dumbbells forward to shoulder height. A simple isolation movement for building shoulder size and strength.
Dumbbell Front Raise
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Dumbbell Front Raise.
EasyFront shoulders
How to Perform
- Stand upright with a dumbbell in each hand resting in front of your thighs
- Hold the dumbbells with palms facing your body and keep a slight bend in your elbows
- Raise both dumbbells straight forward until they reach shoulder height
- Pause briefly at the top of the movement
- Lower the dumbbells back down under control
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions
Muscle Activation
Primary
Front shoulders
Common Mistakes
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About the Dumbbell Front Raise
The Dumbbell Front 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.