Front Raise

How to Perform

1. Stand with dumbbells in front of your thighs, palms facing your body
2. Raise one or both arms straight forward to shoulder height
3. Hold briefly at the top
4. Lower with control over 2-3 seconds

Tips

• Keep a slight bend in your elbows and raise with your delts, not your traps — shrugging up is the most common mistake
• No dumbbells? A plate held with both hands, a cable, or a resistance band all work well
• Use a slow 2-1-3 tempo (2 up, 1 hold, 3 down) — momentum makes this exercise pointless
• Beginners often swing the weight up using their back — if you need to lean back, the weight is too heavy
• Focus on feeling the burn in the front of your shoulder, not in your traps or upper chest

Essential Equipment

Equipment	Why You Need It	Our Pick	Review
Adjustable Dumbbells	Light to moderate weights for controlled front raises	Bowflex SelectTech 552	Read Review