Dumbbell Lateral to Front Raise
- Category
- Shoulders
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Primary muscles
- Deltoids
- Secondary muscles
- Trapezius
How to do it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your arms at your sides and palms facing your body.
- Lift the dumbbells laterally to shoulder height, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- From the lateral position, move the dumbbells forward until they are directly in front of you, keeping them at shoulder height.
- Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Maintain a slight bend in your elbows to protect your joints.
- Keep your shoulders down and back to avoid straining your neck.
- Use a weight that allows you to perform the exercise with proper form.
