Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head

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Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head — start position — START

Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head — finish position — FINISH

How to do it

01Hold the dumbbells in front of your thighs, palms facing your thighs.
02Keep your arms straight with a slight bend at the elbows but keep them locked. This will be your starting position.
03Raise the dumbbells in a semicircular motion to arm's length overhead as you exhale.
04Slowly return to the starting position using the same path as you inhale.
05Repeat 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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