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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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