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How to do Dumbbell Front Raise

Primary muscle: Shoulders

ShouldersBeginnerDumbbell, Barbell, Cable, Resistance bandIsolation
Dumbbell Front Raise start and end positionDumbbell Front Raise start and end position

Step-by-step

  1. Stand tall, holding the dumbbells in front of your thighs with your palms facing your body.
  2. Brace your core and keep your shoulders down and steady.
  3. Raise one or both dumbbells forward up to shoulder height with your elbows slightly bent.
  4. Pause briefly at the top with your arms parallel to the floor.
  5. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position under control.

Coaching tip

Raise the dumbbell straight up to shoulder height and don't cheat by leaning your torso back.

Caution

Skip this move or ask a professional first if you have pain or an injury in: shoulder. FitCi filters it out of your program automatically based on the injuries in your profile.

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