How to Do Dumbbell Standing Alternate Vertical Front Raises

Dumbbell Standing Alternate Vertical Front Raises 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 Standing Alternate Vertical Front Raises

  1. 01Stand with feet hip-width apart holding a dumbbell in each hand at the sides.
  2. 02Rotate the dumbbells so the palms face inward toward the body in a neutral grip.
  3. 03Raise the right dumbbell forward to shoulder height while keeping the left arm stationary.
  4. 04Lower the right dumbbell back to the thigh and repeat the motion with the left arm.
  5. 05Avoid using momentum or swinging the torso to lift the weights.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Standing Alternate Vertical Front Raises

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

Keep the palms facing each other in a neutral grip to reduce the risk of subacromial impingement during the raise.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Standing Alternate Vertical Front Raises questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Standing Alternate Vertical Front Raises work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell Standing Alternate Vertical Front Raises correctly?

Stand with feet hip-width apart holding a dumbbell in each hand at the sides. Rotate the dumbbells so the palms face inward toward the body in a neutral grip. Raise the right dumbbell forward to shoulder height while keeping the left arm stationary. Lower the right dumbbell back to the thigh and repeat the motion with the left arm. Avoid using momentum or swinging the torso to lift the weights.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Standing Alternate Vertical Front Raises?

Keep the palms facing each other in a neutral grip to reduce the risk of subacromial impingement during the raise.

Is Dumbbell Standing Alternate Vertical Front Raises suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Standing Alternate Vertical Front Raises is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Standing Alternate Vertical Front Raises?

Dumbbell Standing Alternate Vertical Front Raises uses dumbbell.

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