Exercise technique

dumbbell front raise v. 2

The dumbbell front raise v. 2 is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoid muscles. It involves lifting dumbbells in front of the body to shoulder height, focusing on controlled movement and proper form.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your thighs.
  2. Keep your back straight and engage your core.
  3. Slowly lift the dumbbells in front of you, with your arms straight, until they are at shoulder level.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Trapezius, Biceps.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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