Dumbbell Front Raise
Raising dumbbells in front of the body to shoulder height. Isolates the front delts.
Primary muscles
- Front Delts
Secondary muscles
- Side Delts
- Chest (Pectoralis Major)
- Serratus Anterior
- Sets
- 3
- Reps
- 10–15
- Rest
- 45–60s
How to perform
Main muscles working (thicker lines)
Starting position
Stand tall with dumbbells in front of the thighs, palms facing the body or each other.
Brace the core and keep a slight bend in the elbows.
Raise the dumbbells straight in front to about shoulder height.
Pause briefly.
Lower slowly back to the thighs.
Breathing: Exhale as you raise, inhale as you lower.
Coaching tips
No swinging
Stop at eye level or below
Slow on the way down
Common mistakes
Rocking the torso to lift the weight
Raising too high
Using too much weight
Safety notes
Keep the torso still to avoid loading the lower back.
This information is general fitness guidance, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain and consult a qualified professional.