Alternating Dumbbell Front Raise: how to do it

How to perform it

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
Keep your spine upright, abs engaged, and shoulders stable throughout the exercise.
Raise one dumbbell in front of your body to shoulder height or through a comfortable range of motion.
Keep the working arm slightly bent and the wrist aligned as you lift.
Lower the dumbbell with control to the starting position.
Then repeat with the opposite arm, continuously alternating sides.
Avoid using torso momentum or swinging your body to raise the load.
Exhale as you raise the dumbbell and inhale as you lower.

What you should feel

Work in the shoulders, mainly the front deltoids, with the core helping stabilize your posture. The effort should remain controlled in the upper body, without pain in the shoulders, wrists, neck, or lower back.

Groups mentioned in the description

Core Shoulders

Exercise questions

How do you perform Alternating Dumbbell Front Raise?

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and a dumbbell in each hand at your sides. Keep your spine upright, abs engaged, and shoulders stable throughout the exercise. Raise one dumbbell in front of your body to shoulder height or through a comfortable range of motion. Keep the working arm slightly bent and the wrist aligned as you lift. Lower the dumbbell with control to the starting position. Then repeat with the opposite arm, continuously alternating sides. Avoid using torso momentum or swinging your body to raise the load. Exhale as you raise the dumbbell and inhale as you lower.

What does Alternating Dumbbell Front Raise work?

Front arm raise that works the core and shoulders while controlling the load and minimizing torso compensation.

What should you feel during Alternating Dumbbell Front Raise?

The guidance above organizes the content from the Athletic Station exercise base. Adapt the movement to your individual condition and stop if you experience pain.