How to Do Dumbbell Front Raise

Form Cues

1. 1

   Keep arms nearly straight with slight elbow bend, raise to shoulder height only

2. 2

   Avoid shrugging at the top

3. 3

   Raise one arm at a time or alternate — this keeps the core from needing to counter-rotate against two arms moving together

4. 4

   Use a neutral or pronated grip, whichever lets you keep the shoulder blade down and back

Common Mistakes

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  Raising above shoulder height — shifts load to traps and increases impingement risk

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  Swinging the torso to help the weight up — keep the ribcage down and avoid leaning back as you raise

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  Going heavy enough that momentum takes over — this is a small, isolated muscle group, keep the weight modest