Front Raises



FRONT RAISES - Free Weight Dumbbells

TARGET MUSCLES:

  • Anterior Deltoid (front shoulder)

START POSITION:

  • Stand upright with abdominals engaged and maintain a neutral spine.
  • Position feet approximately shoulder width apart.
  • Keep knees relaxed rather than rigid or locked.
  • Hold a dumbbell in each hand with the arms resting in front of the thighs.
  • Keep shoulders relaxed and stable.

PROCEDURE:

  • Keeping the arms nearly straight with a slight bend in the elbows, slowly raise the dumbbells in front of the body.
  • Raise the dumbbells to approximately shoulder height.
  • Keep the torso stable and avoid swinging or using momentum to lift the weights.
  • Slowly lower the dumbbells to the starting position under control.
  • Repeat using slow, controlled movements. (8 times in three sets)
Front Raises
Image courtesy of Leonard Krasniqi