Exercise library · Shoulders
Dumbbell Front Raise.
Dumbbell raise to the front that isolates the anterior delts.
BeginnerDumbbells

The numbers
Sets
3–4
Reps
10–15
Rest
45–75
Muscles
Primary
Front delts
Secondary
Side delts
The play-by-play
How to do it.
- Step 01
Stand holding two dumbbells at the thighs
- Step 02
Keep a slight bend in the elbows
- Step 03
Raise the bells straight in front
- Step 04
Lift to about shoulder height
- Step 05
Pause briefly at the top
- Step 06
Lower under control
What separates good from great
Pro cues.
Avoid swinging or using momentum
Keep the wrists neutral
Raise to shoulder height, no higher