Resistance Band Front Raise Exercise
The front raise exercise can be performed with band, as shown here, or weights such as dumbbells. It helps to strengthen the shoulder muscles, especially the Deltoid.
Teaching Points
- Stand with one end of the band under your feet and the other end in one hand.
- Start with your hand by your side and the band under slight tension.
- Keep a small bend in the elbow as you raise your arm up in front of you to shoulder height.
- Slowly return back to the starting position.
Muscles Worked
- Anterior fibres of Deltoid.
- Pectoralis Major.
Alternative exercises
- Front raise using a dumbbell.
Related Injuries
- Shoulder dislocations.
- Rotator cuff injuries.
