Front Raises
Shoulders • Gym • Beginner
- Muscle Group: Shoulders
- Training Type: Isolation
- Equipment: Dumbbells
- Difficulty: Beginner
Exercise Overview
Front raises are an isolation exercise that targets the front portion of the shoulders by lifting the weight directly in front of the body. This movement helps strengthen the anterior deltoids and supports pressing exercises by improving shoulder control and endurance.
How To Do It
1. Setup
Stand upright holding a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing your thighs. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and core engaged.
2. Starting Position
Let the dumbbells rest in front of your thighs with a slight bend in the elbows. Keep your chest up and shoulders relaxed.
3. Execution
Raise the dumbbells forward and upward until they reach shoulder height. Keep the movement slow and controlled.
4. Return
Lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position under control, maintaining tension in the shoulders.