Dumbbell front raise

Dumbbell front raise: The dumbbell front raise is a weight training exercise. This exercise is an isolation exercise that only works the anterior deltoid. The dumbbell front raise is normally carried out in three to five sets during a shoulder workout. Repetitions depend on the a lifter's training program and goals.

Form

To execute the exercise, the lifter stands with their feet shoulder width apart and dumbbells held by their side with a pronated (overhand) grip.

The movement is to bring the dumbbells up in front of the body to eye level and with only a slight bend in the elbow. This isolates the anterior deltoid muscle (front of the shoulder) and uses the anterior deltoid to lift the dumbbells.

When lifting it is important to keep your body still so the anterior deltoid is fully utilised, if the dumbbells cannot be lifted by standing still then they are too heavy and a lower weight is needed. It is important to keep a slight bend in the elbow when lifting as keeping the elbow locked will add stress to the elbow joint and could cause injury.

A neutral grip, similar to that used in the hammer curl, can also be used. With this variation the dumbbell is again raised to eye level, but out to a 45 degree angle from the front of the body. This may be beneficial for those with shoulder injuries, particularly those related to the rotator cuff.

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Quadriceps (front of legs)
Squat (c) · Leg press (c) · Lunge (c) · Leg raise (c) · Leg extension (i)

Hamstrings (back of legs)
Deadlift (c) · Leg curl (i)

Calves
Calf raise (i)

Pectorals (chest)
Bench press (c) · Fly (i) · Machine fly (i) · Press-up/Push-up (c)

Lats and trapezius (upper back)
Bent-over row (c) · Chin-up (c) · Pulldown (c) · Pullup (c) · Shoulder shrug (c)

Deltoids (shoulders)
Front raise (i) · Handstand push-up (c) · Lateral raise (i) · Military press (c) · Shoulder press (c) · Upright row (c) · Rear delt raise (i)

Biceps (front of arms)
Biceps curl (i)

Triceps (back of arms)
Dip (c) · Pushdown (i) · Triceps extension (i)

Abdomen and obliques (belly)
Crunch (i) · Sit-up (i) · Leg raise (c) · (any rotational movement will engage the obliques)

Lower back
Back extension (i) · Deadlift (c) · Good-morning (c) · Hyperextension (c)

See also: · Calisthenics · Bodyweight exercise · Weight training (List of exercises) · Bodybuilding · Weightlifting · Gym
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