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Dumbbell Front Raise

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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.

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Instructions

  1. Stand tall, feet shoulder-width apart. Grip a dumbbell in each hand in front of the thighs. The palms of your hands should be facing you.
  2. Raise your hands in front of you. Pause when the dumbbells reach shoulder height. Then slowly return the weights to the starting position.

Tips

  • Don't lower the weight too quickly. Lower them slowly and under control.
  • Keep your elbows slightly bent throughout the exercise.
  • Don't use momentum. Focus on movement control and good shoulder contraction.

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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024