deltsdumbbell

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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