Dumbbell Front Raise
One dumbbell held in both hands and raised in front to shoulder height on straight arms; the body stays still.
How to do it
Setup
Stand tall, one dumbbell held by its handle in both hands in front of the thighs.
Steps
- Raise the bell with straight arms to shoulder height.
- Pause with the bell level with the shoulders.
- Lower it slowly to the thighs.
Common mistakes
Swinging up with the hips: dead stop at the thighs. Raising past shoulder height: stop level; above it the traps take over. Leaning back as the arms rise: ribs down, a lighter bell.
Breathing
Exhale on the raise, inhale lowering.
