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