Front Two-Dumbbell Raise

ShouldersDumbbellBeginnerIsolation

Front Two-Dumbbell Raise — start position — START

Front Two-Dumbbell Raise — finish position — FINISH

How to do it

01Pick a couple of dumbbells and stand with a straight torso and the dumbbells on front of your thighs at arms length with the palms of the hand facing your thighs. This will be your starting position.
02While maintaining the torso stationary (no swinging), lift the dumbbells to the front with a slight bend on the elbow and the palms of the hands always facing down. Continue to go up until you arms are slightly above parallel to the floor. Exhale as you execute this portion of the movement and pause for a second at the top.
03As you inhale, lower the dumbbells back down slowly to the starting position.
04Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Alternatives & substitutions

Same movement pattern, same primary muscles — swap by what you have.

With dumbbell

Front Dumbbell Raise Side Lateral Raise Alternating Deltoid Raise Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench

With cable

Face Pull Bent Over Low-Pulley Side Lateral Cable Seated Lateral Raise

With barbell

Upright Barbell Row

With bands

Band Pull Apart

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