Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head

Works the shoulders.

Primary muscles
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
Isolation
Force
Push

How to do it

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

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