Dumbbell Standing Alternate Vertical Front Raises
The alternating front raise with the bells held upright, thumbs on top, one arm at a time; the neutral grip sets it apart from the knuckles-forward version.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet hip-width, bells upright at the sides of the thighs, palms facing in.
Steps
- Lift one bell forward to shoulder height, thumb on top.
- Hold the top briefly with the bell still upright.
- Lower it back beside the thigh, then raise the other.
Common mistakes
Thumb rolling down at the top: keep the bell upright the whole way. Bell drifting across the body: raise it straight ahead of its own shoulder. Lifting past shoulder height: stop where the arm is level with the floor.
Breathing
Exhale on each raise, inhale lowering.
