All about the Dumbbell Front Raise
(Shoulders)
BENEFITS & MUSCLES WORKED: Shoulders, Traps (Trapezius), Upper chest, Biceps
Watch: Dumbbell Front Raise video
START POSITION: Best done standing and facing a mirror. Why? Because you do not want to raise your arms too high, the maximum is a tiny fraction above the horizontal. Start with two dumbbells resting on your legs in front of your arms fully extended, with dumbbells pointing sideways (i.e., parallel to the mirror). Very slightly bend the knees (take the lock off them). Feet flat on the floor and leaning slightly backwards on your heels for weight compensation.
NOTES: DIFFICULTY RATING: 15%
The Dumbbell Front Raise is an excellent toning and fat-burning exercise, especially when using lighter weights with higher repetitions. You can do hundreds of these if you have time. Using too much weight will result in a shoulder injury. This exercise serves as a more effective ‘finisher’ at the end of a back or shoulder session, or when combined with other practical finishing exercises.
A great video showing a unique form and a neutral grip – do this one along with the one I describe!