Strength · Recomp guide

Front Dumbbell Raise

The front dumbbell raise is a beginner strength exercise for your shoulders, using dumbbell.

Main muscles
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Front Dumbbell Raise, starting position
Start
Front Dumbbell Raise, end position
Finish

Setup

Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs, palms facing your body.

How to do it

  1. Keep a slight bend in your elbows.
  2. Raise one or both dumbbells in front of you to shoulder height.
  3. Pause briefly.
  4. Lower slowly.

Coaching cues

  • Stop at shoulder height.
  • No swinging.

Common mistakes

  • Leaning back to lift the weight.
  • Going too heavy and using momentum.

Alternatives to the front dumbbell raise

Reverse Flyes Dumbbell Arnold Dumbbell Press Dumbbell Band lateral raise Resistance bands Cable lateral raise Cable stack Dumbbell lateral raise Dumbbells Half-kneeling one-arm dumbbell press Dumbbells