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dumbbell lateral to front raise
dumbbell lateral to front raise is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your body.
Step 2. Keep your back straight and engage your core.
Step 3. Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the ground, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
Step 4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
Step 5. Next, raise your arms in front of you until they are parallel to the ground, again keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
Step 6. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
delts
Secondary muscles
trapeziusbiceps
Primary body parts
shoulders
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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