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Standing Dumbbell Front Raise

Standing front arm raise that works the core and shoulders 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 each hand at your sides.
  2. Keep your spine upright, abs engaged, and shoulders stable throughout the movement.
  3. Raise both dumbbells simultaneously in front of your body to shoulder height or through a comfortable range of motion.
  4. Keep your arms slightly bent and your wrists aligned during the lift.
  5. Avoid raising the dumbbells unnecessarily above shoulder level or compensating by swinging your torso.
  6. Lower the dumbbells with control to the starting position while maintaining muscular tension during the return.
  7. Do not use body momentum to move the load.
  8. Exhale as you raise the dumbbells 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

CoreShoulders

Exercise questions

How do you perform Standing 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 movement. Raise both dumbbells simultaneously in front of your body to shoulder height or through a comfortable range of motion. Keep your arms slightly bent and your wrists aligned during the lift. Avoid raising the dumbbells unnecessarily above shoulder level or compensating by swinging your torso. Lower the dumbbells with control to the starting position while maintaining muscular tension during the return. Do not use body momentum to move the load. Exhale as you raise the dumbbells and inhale as you lower.

What does Standing Dumbbell Front Raise work?

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

What should you feel during Standing Dumbbell Front Raise?

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.

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