Front Raise
The front raise is a shoulder exercise which works the Deltoid muscle on the top of the shoulder.
Teaching points
- Position yourself with a wide stance and knees slightly bent.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with the arms straight by your sides and palms facing behind you.
- Lift your arms out in front, until the hands are at shoulder level.
- Return the arms back to the starting position, maintaining control throughout.
- Ensure you don't arch your back in an attempt to lift the weight.
Variations & progressions
- Alternate arms.
Muscles worked
- Anterior fibres of Deltoid.
Alternative exercises
- Shoulder Press.
- Lateral Raise.
Related injuries
- Shoulder Impingement.
- Dislocated Shoulder.
