Front Raise


Pro Tip

You can optionally hold both dumbbells in place for 1 second when it is at the highest point for added training. Doing this too often can fatigue you faster so only do it occasionally. Just make sure to not go above shoulder height or hold them for longer than 1 second.


How To

  1. Stand upright with your hands in front of your shoulders, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
  2. Exhale and raise both dumbbells, keeping your arms straight. Avoid using your legs or back to lift.
  3. Continue raising the dumbbells until they reach the level of your shoulder.
  4. Inhale and lower your arms, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Front Shoulder

Front portion of your shoulder.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Lower Back

Center region of your back, spanning from the pelvis to just below the neck. However, parts of it are hidden beneath other muscles. The lower portion is the most visible.

Outer Forearm

A group of muscles on the outside and sides of your lower arm.

Upper Back

A significant portion of the upper region of your back. It is widest in the middle, forming a diamond shape that connects the middle of your back to both of your shoulder blades and the upper portion of your neck. It is comprised of three regions. Each region has a different function and is trained in different ways.

Upper Chest

Smallest portion of your chest, spanning from your clavicle to your shoulder. It takes up a very small area of your chest and is multiple times smaller than your sternal head.


Equipment

Dumbbells

When gripping dumbbells, make sure you position your hands in the middle of the bar and not at the end next to the plates.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment