How to do it
Press both feet firmly into the floor to anchor your seated position.
- 1
Sit on a bench with your back straight, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- 2
Raise one dumbbell in front of you to shoulder height, keeping your arm straight.
- 3
Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position while simultaneously raising the other dumbbell.
- 4
Alternate arms for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Avoid swinging the weights or using your back; keep the movement controlled to target the anterior deltoids effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbow during the front raise
- ✕Raising the dumbbell above shoulder height
- ✕Drifting the dumbbell outward from midline