How to Do Dumbbell Front Raise

Dumbbell Front Raise is a shoulders exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Also known as Front Raise.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Front Raise

  1. 01Stand with feet shoulder-width apart holding a dumbbell in each hand in front of the thighs.
  2. 02Keep a slight bend in the elbows and lift the weights straight out in front of the body.
  3. 03Raise the dumbbells until they are parallel with the floor, avoiding any rocking of the torso.
  4. 04Lower the weights slowly back to the starting position against the thighs.
  5. 05Use a neutral or overhand grip to vary the recruitment of the shoulder stabilizers.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Front Raise

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Stop the upward movement when the dumbbells reach shoulder height to keep the tension on the anterior deltoid.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Front Raise questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Front Raise work?

Dumbbell Front Raise is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Front Raise correctly?

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart holding a dumbbell in each hand in front of the thighs. Keep a slight bend in the elbows and lift the weights straight out in front of the body. Raise the dumbbells until they are parallel with the floor, avoiding any rocking of the torso. Lower the weights slowly back to the starting position against the thighs. Use a neutral or overhand grip to vary the recruitment of the shoulder stabilizers.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Front Raise?

Stop the upward movement when the dumbbells reach shoulder height to keep the tension on the anterior deltoid.

Is Dumbbell Front Raise suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Front Raise is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Front Raise?

Dumbbell Front Raise uses dumbbell.

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