Delts Exercises

Dumbbell Front Raise

Skill Level Beginner
Type Strength Training
Equipment Dumbbells
Body parts Delts, Shoulders

The front raise is an isolation exercise for the shoulders, more specifically the front deltoid. The exercise also improves stability through the shoulder joint.

Instructions

Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart. Hold a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs. Your palms should face toward you.
Raise your arms up in front of you. Pause when the dumbbells reach shoulder height. Then slowly return the weights to the starting position.

Trainer’s Tips

Don't lower the weights too quickly. Lower them slowly and with control.
Keep a slight bend in your elbows at all times.
Don't use momentum. Focus on controlling the movement and getting a good contraction in the shoulder.

Advanced variations

Barbell Shoulder Press
Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Dumbbell Front Raise
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Barbell Shoulder Press