How to do a dumbbell front raise

Upper bodyDumbbellsBeginner

Raise the dumbbells straight out in front — targets the front of your shoulders.

How to do it

1Dumbbells in front of your thighs
2Raise them straight out to shoulder height
3Lower slowly under control

Common mistakes

×Swinging the weights up
×Raising too high and leaning back

Muscles worked

Shoulders

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