Dumbbell front raise
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Dumbbell front raise. Alternate raising one arm in front to about shoulder height and lowering slowly.
How to do this exercise: Dumbbell front raiseSetup · movement · load
- Set your position
Stand firmly, dumbbells in front of your thighs and elbows softly bent.
- Make the movement
Alternate raising one arm in front to about shoulder height and lowering slowly.
- Breathe and control the pace
Breathe out during the harder part and in on the return. Control the return instead of dropping the weight. Two reps in reserve means you could do about two more clean repetitions.
Do not lean back or swing the weight up.
Log the weight of ONE dumbbell. Two 8 kg dumbbells are logged as 8 kg, not 16 kg.
For your first use, ask staff to show you the machine settings and safety release. Stop for sharp pain. This basic guide is awaiting professional review.
- Type
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Sides
- Alternating sides
- How load is measured
- Load per hand
Main muscles
Front deltoids
Supporting muscles
Upper chest
Equipment
Load values are only comparable on the same exercise and equipment.
How to do it
- Stand firmly, dumbbells in front of your thighs and elbows softly bent.
- Alternate raising one arm in front to about shoulder height and lowering slowly.
Common mistakes
- Do not lean back or swing the weight up.
Safety notes
- Start with easy resistance and breathe continuously. Stop for sharp pain; ask gym staff to demonstrate unfamiliar equipment.