How to do it
Pin your ribs down by bracing your abs each rep.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- 2
Raise one dumbbell in front of you, keeping your arm straight, until it is at shoulder height.
- 3
Lower the dumbbell back down in a controlled manner while simultaneously raising the other dumbbell.
- 4
Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Control the dumbbells throughout the entire range of motion to prevent using momentum, which can reduce the effectiveness of the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Raising the dumbbell above shoulder height
- ✕Bending the elbows during the front raise
- ✕Rotating the torso as the arms alternate