Dumbbell seated front raise
The dumbbell seated front raise is an isolation exercise targeting the anterior deltoids. It involves lifting dumbbells in front of the body while seated, focusing on shoulder strength and stability.
At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep your back straight and core engaged.
- Lift the dumbbells to shoulder height, no higher.
- Control the movement, avoid using momentum.
- Exhale as you lift the weights, inhale as you lower them.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injury
- severe shoulder arthritis
Also known as
Alzate frontali con manubri da seduto, shoulder front raise, front dumbbell raise