How to Do Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head

Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head 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 Front Raise Above Head

  1. 01Hold a pair of dumbbells at the sides with a neutral or overhand grip.
  2. 02Maintain a soft bend in the knees and a braced midsection.
  3. 03Raise both dumbbells forward and continue the arc until they are directly overhead.
  4. 04Control the descent through the same path until the weights return to the thighs.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head

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 if the ribcage begins to flare upward, which indicates a loss of core stability.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head correctly?

Hold a pair of dumbbells at the sides with a neutral or overhand grip. Maintain a soft bend in the knees and a braced midsection. Raise both dumbbells forward and continue the arc until they are directly overhead. Control the descent through the same path until the weights return to the thighs.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head?

Stop the upward movement if the ribcage begins to flare upward, which indicates a loss of core stability.

Is Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head?

Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head uses dumbbell.

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