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Dumbbell Front Raise

Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your arms fully extended by your sides and palms facing your thighs.

Exercise details

Primary muscle

Front delts

Also works: Lats

Equipment
Dumbbell
Tracking
Reps and weight

Execution

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your arms fully extended by your sides and palms facing your thighs.

  2. Raise the dumbbells in front of you to shoulder height, keeping your arms straight and palms facing down.

  3. Pause briefly at the top of the movement, ensuring your shoulders are not shrugging up towards your ears.

  4. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position in a controlled manner. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Form tips

  • Avoid swinging the weights; use a controlled motion to lift and lower the dumbbells.

  • Maintain a slight bend in your elbows to reduce joint strain.

  • Keep your shoulders down and relaxed throughout the exercise.

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