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Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head

How to do the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Shoulders

Secondary

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Equipment

Dumbbell

Step by step

How to do the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head

  1. 1

    Hold the dumbbells in front of your thighs, palms facing your thighs.

  2. 2

    Keep your arms straight with a slight bend at the elbows but keep them locked. This will be your starting position.

  3. 3

    Raise the dumbbells in a semicircular motion to arm's length overhead as you exhale.

  4. 4

    Slowly return to the starting position using the same path as you inhale.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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FAQ

Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head: common questions

What muscles does the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head work?

The Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head primarily works the Shoulders.

Is the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head suitable for beginners?

The Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.

What equipment do I need for the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head?

To do the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head you'll need a dumbbell.

Is the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head a compound or isolation exercise?

The Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head is an isolation exercise, it targets the shoulders through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.

How do I do the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head with correct form?

Hold the dumbbells in front of your thighs, palms facing your thighs. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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