Front Raise

Benefits

• • Targets the anterior deltoid directly
• • Simple to learn and program

Step by step

1. 1Stand holding dumbbells in front of your thighs.
2. 2Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, raise one or both arms forward.
3. 3Lift until your arms reach shoulder height.
4. 4Lower back down with control.

Breathing guide

Exhale as you raise, inhale as you lower.

Common mistakes

• • Swinging the weight up with momentum
• • Raising the arms above shoulder height

Safety tips

• • Keep your core braced to avoid leaning back.
• • Alternate arms if lifting both feels unstable.

Variations

• • Plate front raise
• • Cable front raise