How to Do Kettlebell Front Raise

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

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Kettlebell Front Raise

  1. 01Stand with feet shoulder-width apart holding a kettlebell by the handle with both hands.
  2. 02Brace the core and maintain a slight bend in the knees to stabilize the pelvis.
  3. 03Raise the kettlebell directly in front of the body until it reaches eye level, keeping the arms straight.
  4. 04Pause for a moment at the top without leaning the torso backward.
  5. 05Lower the kettlebell back to the thighs with a deliberate tempo.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell 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

Keep the shoulder blades pinned down and back to keep the tension on the anterior deltoid rather than the traps.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Front Raise questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Front Raise work?

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

How do you do Kettlebell Front Raise correctly?

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart holding a kettlebell by the handle with both hands. Brace the core and maintain a slight bend in the knees to stabilize the pelvis. Raise the kettlebell directly in front of the body until it reaches eye level, keeping the arms straight. Pause for a moment at the top without leaning the torso backward. Lower the kettlebell back to the thighs with a deliberate tempo.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Front Raise?

Keep the shoulder blades pinned down and back to keep the tension on the anterior deltoid rather than the traps.

Is Kettlebell Front Raise suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Front Raise?

Kettlebell Front Raise uses kettlebell.

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