Upper Body Beginner Dumbbells

Front Raise

The Front Raise isolates the anterior (front) deltoid by lifting a weight straight out in front of you. A staple shoulder exercise for building shoulder definition and strength.

How to Perform Front Raise

  1. 1
    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs with palms facing your body.
  2. 2
    Keeping your arms straight (slight bend in elbows), raise one or both dumbbells directly in front of you to shoulder height.
  3. 3
    Pause briefly at the top — your arms should be parallel to the floor.
  4. 4
    Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position with control.
  5. 5
    Perform 3 sets of 12–15 reps. Use a weight that allows strict form without swinging.