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Dumbbell Front Raise

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What this trains

Front and back view. The highlighted part is where this exercise works most; paler areas are helpers.

Targets: Front delts

Primary: Shoulders

Secondary: Chest

How to

  1. 1Stand tall holding a dumbbell in front of each thigh, palms facing you, with a soft bend in your elbows.
  2. 2Raise one or both dumbbells straight in front of you until your arms are about shoulder height.
  3. 3Lower them slowly back to your thighs.
  4. 4Do not swing your body; if you have to, use lighter weights.