Dumbbell standing front raise above head
The dumbbell standing front raise above head is an exercise targeting the deltoid muscles. It involves lifting dumbbells from the front of the thighs to above the head while standing, engaging the shoulders, upper chest, and arms.
At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows to reduce strain on the joints.
- Engage your core to maintain balance and support your lower back.
- Lift the dumbbells in a controlled manner, avoiding any swinging motion.
- Exhale as you lift the weights and inhale as you lower them.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe lower back pain
Also known as
Alzate frontali con manubri sopra la testa, dumbbell front raise, front raise above head, shoulder exercise, deltoid exercise