How to do a lateral to front raise

Upper bodyDumbbellsBeginner

A lateral raise out to the side, then round to the front — hits the whole shoulder in one flowing rep.

How to do it

1Raise the dumbbells out to the sides
2Bring them round to the front at shoulder height
3Reverse and lower under control

Common mistakes

×Using momentum to swing
×Shrugging your shoulders

Muscles worked

Shoulders

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