How to Do Dumbbell Seated Front Raise

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

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Seated Front Raise

  1. 01Sit on a bench with back support, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral or overhand grip.
  2. 02Raise both dumbbells forward and upward until the hands are level with the eyes.
  3. 03Maintain a slight bend in the elbows to protect the joint while keeping the palms facing the floor.
  4. 04Pause for a moment at the top of the arc before returning the weights to the thighs.
  5. 05Exhale during the ascent and inhale as the dumbbells descend.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Seated 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

Avoid leaning the upper back into the seat to generate momentum, keeping the spine flush against the pad.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Seated Front Raise questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Seated Front Raise work?

Dumbbell Seated 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 Seated Front Raise correctly?

Sit on a bench with back support, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral or overhand grip. Raise both dumbbells forward and upward until the hands are level with the eyes. Maintain a slight bend in the elbows to protect the joint while keeping the palms facing the floor. Pause for a moment at the top of the arc before returning the weights to the thighs. Exhale during the ascent and inhale as the dumbbells descend.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Seated Front Raise?

Avoid leaning the upper back into the seat to generate momentum, keeping the spine flush against the pad.

Is Dumbbell Seated Front Raise suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Seated Front Raise?

Dumbbell Seated Front Raise uses dumbbell.

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