Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head

Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head
Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head
Level: intermediate
Equipment: dumbbell
Force: push
Mechanic: isolation
Core muscles: shoulders
Secondary muscle: none

Instructions:

  1. Hold the dumbbells in front of your thighs, palms facing your thighs.
  2. Keep your arms straight with a slight bend at the elbows but keep them locked. This will be your starting position.
  3. Raise the dumbbells in a semicircular motion to arm's length overhead as you exhale.
  4. Slowly return to the starting position using the same path as you inhale.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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