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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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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Instructions
- Hold the weight plate on both sides with your thumbs pointing up. Stand up straight and keep your arms fully extended in front of your body.
- With your elbows slightly bent, lift the plate until your arms are parallel to the floor. Pause in this position and then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
Tips
- The lifting portion of this lift should be performed at a faster pace than when the weight is lowered back to its original position.
- Squeeze your core throughout the exercise.
- To relieve tension in your lower back, remember to keep your knees slightly bent.
Alternative Exercises
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 constan...
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