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Single-Arm Dumbbell Front Raise - Left

Left-side front arm raise that works the core and shoulder while controlling the load and minimizing torso compensation.

CoreShoulders
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How to perform it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and a dumbbell in your left hand at your side.
  2. Keep your spine upright, abs engaged, and shoulders stable throughout the movement.
  3. Let your right arm rest at your side or place it in a comfortable position for balance.
  4. Raise the dumbbell in front of your body with your left arm, using a controlled motion.
  5. Lift to shoulder height or through a comfortable range, keeping the elbow slightly bent and the wrist aligned.
  6. Avoid using torso momentum or swinging your body to assist the lift.
  7. Lower the dumbbell slowly to the starting position, controlling the entire return phase.
  8. Exhale as you raise the dumbbell and inhale as you lower.

What you should feel

Work in the left shoulder, mainly the front deltoid, with the core helping stabilize your posture. The effort should remain controlled in the upper body, without pain in the shoulder, wrist, neck, or lower back.

Groups mentioned in the description

CoreShoulders

Exercise questions

How do you perform Single-Arm Dumbbell Front Raise - Left?

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and a dumbbell in your left hand at your side. Keep your spine upright, abs engaged, and shoulders stable throughout the movement. Let your right arm rest at your side or place it in a comfortable position for balance. Raise the dumbbell in front of your body with your left arm, using a controlled motion. Lift to shoulder height or through a comfortable range, keeping the elbow slightly bent and the wrist aligned. Avoid using torso momentum or swinging your body to assist the lift. Lower the dumbbell slowly to the starting position, controlling the entire return phase. Exhale as you raise the dumbbell and inhale as you lower.

What does Single-Arm Dumbbell Front Raise - Left work?

Left-side front arm raise that works the core and shoulder while controlling the load and minimizing torso compensation.

What should you feel during Single-Arm Dumbbell Front Raise - Left?

Work in the left shoulder, mainly the front deltoid, with the core helping stabilize your posture. The effort should remain controlled in the upper body, without pain in the shoulder, wrist, neck, or lower back.

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