Exercise

Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head

Also known as: front raise above head, full range front raise dumbbell, extended front raise

Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head — position 2

Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head is a isolation exercise for the shoulders. Main target: anterior deltoid. Also works: traps. Equipment: dumbbell.

EquipmentDumbbell

TypeIsolation

MovementPush

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Anterior deltoid

Secondary

Traps

How to do it

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