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Exercises/Shoulders/Two-Hand Dumbbell Front Raise

Two-Hand Dumbbell Front Raise

ShouldersIsolationPushDumbbellsBeginner

Front raise variation holding one dumbbell with both hands for extra stability and focus on the front delt.

Visual guide

Two-Hand Dumbbell Front Raise — StartTwo-Hand Dumbbell Front Raise — End

Reference photo — start and end of the movement.

How to perform

  1. 1.Stand holding one dumbbell by the end with both hands.
  2. 2.Start with the weight in front of your thighs and elbows slightly bent.
  3. 3.Raise to the front up to shoulder height.
  4. 4.Lower slowly, controlling the weight.

Common mistakes

  • ●Swinging the torso to build momentum
  • ●Raising past shoulder height
  • ●Tensing the neck
  • ●Dropping the weight on the way down

Proper technique

Squeeze your core to lock the torso in place. Stop the movement at horizontal. Keep your elbows firm through the whole rep.

Variants

Other exercises that work the same primary muscle.

Barbell Front Raise

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Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Cable Front Raise

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Alternating Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Front Raise

Shoulders

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Beginner

Dumbbell Front Raise

Shoulders

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Beginner
muscle map
Front muscle view
Back muscle view

primary
secondary
Primary
  • Front deltoid
Secondary
  • Side deltoid
  • Upper traps
  • Upper chest