The dumbbell standing front raise above head is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoids by lifting dumbbells from thigh level to above the head in a controlled motion.
Also Works
TrapeziusBiceps
How to Perform
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
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Keep your arms straight and lift the dumbbells in front of you, raising them above your head.
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Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Pro Tips
•Raise the dumbbells in front of you all the way overhead in one smooth arc, which increases the range of motion beyond a standard front raise.
•Keep your arms straight (slight elbow bend) and core braced to prevent your back from arching as the weight goes overhead.
•Lower the dumbbells slowly through the same arc, resisting gravity all the way back to your thighs.
Common Mistakes
•Arching the lower back excessively as the dumbbells go above shoulder height, which compresses the lumbar spine.
•Using momentum to swing the dumbbells overhead instead of lifting with controlled delt and trap contraction.
•Going too heavy for the extended overhead range of motion, which compromises form and strains the shoulders.
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