Front Raises (Dumbbell)

Muscles Worked

Primary

Shoulders

Quick Cues

1

Thumbs up or neutral grip

2

Raise to shoulder height

3

Control the descent

4

Alternate arms or both

Equipment Needed

Dumbbells

Stand with a dumbbell in each hand, arms hanging in front of your thighs, palms facing your body.
Raise one or both dumbbells straight in front of you to shoulder height.
Pause briefly at the top.
Lower back down under control.
Keep your core braced and avoid swinging the weight.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

Swinging the weight up with momentum

Lifting too high above shoulder level

Using too much weight and compensating with the traps

Pro Tips

Keep the dumbbells slightly in front of your body, not directly at your sides

Use a thumbs-up grip to reduce shoulder stress

Control the weight on the way down; do not let gravity take over

Your Progress

Variations

Barbell Front Raise

Cable Front Raise

Plate Front Raise