Target Muscle

    Shoulders

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    ShouldersBody Weight

    Weighted Front Raise

    The weighted front raise is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoids by lifting dumbbells in front of the body. It also engages the bicep and forearms as secondary muscles. The movement requires control and proper form to avoid swinging or using momentum.

    Also Works

    BicepsForearms

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your thighs.

    2. 2

      Keeping your arms straight, exhale and lift the dumbbells in front of you until they are at shoulder level.

    3. 3

      Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.

    4. 4

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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