Exercises

Front Raise

Anterior Deltoid
Lateral Deltoid
Serratus Anterior
Trapezius
Dumbbell
Front Raise illustration

Setup

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a pronated (overhand) grip. Let the dumbbells rest against the front of your thighs.

How to perform

  1. Lift the dumbbells straight up in front of you, keeping your arms almost straight.
  2. Continue until your arms are parallel to the floor.
  3. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

Form cues

  • Keep your core engaged to avoid arching your back.
  • Maintain a slight bend in your elbows.
  • The movement should be controlled, especially on the way down.

Common mistakes

  • Swinging the weights up using momentum.
  • Leaning back to lift heavier weights.
  • Lifting the weights higher than shoulder height.

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