Dumbbell Front Raise
Target Muscle
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Keep your torso stationary, lift the dumbbells in front of you with a slight bend on the elbow and the palms of the hands always facing down.
Continue to lift them until your arms are slightly above parallel to the floor, exhale as you perform this portion of the movement and pause for a second at the top.
Inhale after the second pause and slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
Repeat the movement for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Pro Tip
**Control Your Movement**: Avoid swinging the dumbbells or using momentum to lift them. This is a common mistake that can lead to injury and reduces the effectiveness of the exercise. Instead, lift the dumbbells in a controlled, smooth motion, and lower them the same way. **Don't Lift Too High**: Another common mistake is lifting the weights too high, above shoulder level. This can put unnecessary strain on the shoulder joint and potentially lead to injury. The weights should be raised to shoulder level and no higher. **Choose Appropriate Weight**: Don't start with heavy weights. Instead, start with a weight that you can lift comfortably for the recommended number of reps. As your