Shoulders exercise

Dumbbell Front Raise

How to do the Dumbbell Front Raise with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Lift the weights upward while inhaling. Your arms are extended, palms facing down, with a slight bend in the elbows to reduce the stress on the joints. Pause briefly when your arms are horizontal to the floor. Lower the dumbbells to the starting position (at the thighs) with a…
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Illustration showing the Dumbbell Front Raise
Targets

Muscles worked

Shoulders muscle Shoulders Primary Trapezius muscle Trapezius Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Dumbbells Dumbbells
Technique

How to do the Dumbbell Front Raise

  1. 1 Lift the weights upward while inhaling. Your arms are extended, palms facing down, with a slight bend in the elbows to reduce the stress on the joints.
  2. 2 Pause briefly when your arms are horizontal to the floor.
  3. 3 Lower the dumbbells to the starting position (at the thighs) with a slow and controlled motion while exhaling.