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dumbbell seated front raise

dumbbell seated front raise is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.

Step 2

Keep your back straight and core engaged.

Step 3

Raise the dumbbells in front of you, with your palms facing down, until they are at shoulder level.

Step 4

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells 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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