Dumbbell Front Raise
Dumbbell Front Raise targets explicitly strengthen the shoulder muscles and work the upper chest. It is a great isolation exercise for shoulder flexion and also builds strength in the front and sides of your shoulders.
INTERMEDIATE
Cable Front Raise
Cable Front Raise is a great variation of the front raise, which is used to build the muscles of the shoulders. It improves stability and reduces your chance of receiving an injury. Utilizing the cable in this exercise is useful because it provides constant tension on the target muscle group, and you move the weight through the range of motion.
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Instructions
- Stand in front of an adjustable rope machine with your feet shoulder-width apart. Grasp the rope in the down position with one hand. Keep your chest up and your shoulders back.
- Brace your torso and raise your arm in front of you, keeping your arm straight. When your arm reaches shoulder level, pause, return to starting position and repeat before ending on the opposite arm.
Tips
- Don't use your lower back to force movement. Use controlled movements to lift your delts.
- Try not to bend your elbow during the exercise.
- Stop for a moment in the up position.
Alternative Exercises
Weight Plate Front Raise
Weight Plate Front Raise is a weightlifting exercise that targets the fronts and sides of the shoulders, upper chest muscles, and biceps. It is also a good way to improve shoulder mobility and tone your upper body.
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