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Front raise

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Muscles worked

High load
Delts · Front

Primary muscles

How to do it

Hold the dumbbells in front of the thighs with a slight elbow bend. Raise the arms straight in front of you to about eye level, then lower slowly. Do not swing from the hips or lean back to start the rep — if you need momentum, the weight is too heavy for the front delts.

Form cues

  • No swinging from the hips
  • Raise to eye level

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

Shoulder

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.

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