Dumbbell Front Raise
How to do it
Starting position
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
- Hold the dumbbells in both hands and place them in front of your thighs.
- Open your chest and brace your abs.
Movement
- Look straight ahead.
- Slowly raise the dumbbells in front of you.
- Once your arms are parallel to the floor, lower them slowly.
Breathing
Exhale as you raise and inhale as you lower.
Trainer tips
- Keep your elbows slightly bent and pinned
- Raise until your arms reach about shoulder height
- Resist without losing tension as you lower
Cautions
- Do not lean back to lift the weights.
- Shrugging your shoulders toward your ears as you lift
If you feel pain during the exercise, stop. If it continues, talk to a professional.
Exercise info
| Primary muscles |  Front delts |
|---|---|
| Secondary muscles | Chest · Traps |
| Equipment |  Dumbbell Kettlebell |
| Movement pattern | Isolation |
| Rep range | 10–15 reps |
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How GYMKC sets the weight for this exercise
For example, if you do 10 reps with 12 kg in each hand and log that you could have done about 2 more, GYMKC estimates your 1RM per hand at about 17.3 kg.
With the dumbbell, each step is 2 kg (5 lb), so the next weight is 14 kg per hand. Within your 10–15 reps target, the sets you log decide whether to add reps first or add weight.
These numbers are an example of how the calculation works. Your actual prescription is recalculated every set from your own records. See how the calculation works
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This information is based on our analysis of public content from evidence-based training experts in Korea and abroad. It is not a substitute for medical advice.
Weights and sets differ from person to person. The GYMKC app uses the sets you log to calculate the weight and reps for your next set.