Dumbbell Front Raise

A standing dumbbell raise to shoulder height that isolates the front delts in a clean, controlled arc.

Shoulders Dumbbell Strength

Step by step

1. Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand resting on the front of your thighs, palms facing back.
2. Set your feet shoulder-width apart, brace your core, and pull your shoulders down and back.
3. Lift one or both dumbbells straight forward with a slight bend held in the elbows.
4. Stop the lift when the dumbbells reach shoulder height and the arms are roughly parallel to the floor.
5. Pause for a beat at the top with the dumbbells level, holding tension in the front delts.
6. Lower the dumbbells slowly back to the thighs over 2 to 3 seconds, then repeat for reps.

Muscles and equipment

Target muscle

Front delts

Secondary muscles

none

Equipment

Dumbbell

Type

Strength

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