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How to do the Dumbbell Front Raises Standing

Primary: Front Delts · also works Upper Back, Traps.

Dumbbell Front Raises Standing is a straightforward shoulder exercise aimed at building the anterior portion of the deltoid muscles. This movement is effective for sculpting the shoulders and enhancing upper body strength, utilizing dumbbells for added resistance.

Demo video: Dumbbell Front Raises Standing · from the Fitbe exercise library Open in Fitbe →

Step by step

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.

  2. 2

    Keep your palms facing down and your arms extended down in front of your thighs.

  3. 3

    With a slight bend in your elbows, lift the dumbbells to the front of your body until they reach shoulder height.

  4. 4

    Pause briefly when the dumbbells are at shoulder level, then slowly lower them back to the starting position.

Coaching cues

  • Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement to reduce stress on your joints.
  • Avoid using momentum; lift the weights in a controlled manner.
  • Focus on keeping your core engaged to stabilize your body during the exercise.

Sets, reps and where it fits

Muscle

3–4 × 10–15

rest 60–90 s

Strength

not a strength lift

use for assistance

Fat loss

3 × 10–15

rest 45–60 s

Impact: low Knee stress: low Spine load: low Home-friendly

Dumbbell Front Raises Standing alternatives

Same movement pattern, different equipment or difficulty. Swap one-for-one in any plan.

Front RaiseDumbbell · beginner Front Delt Plate RaisesDumbbell · beginner Band Front RaiseResistance Band · beginner Cable Front Raise Double ArmCable · intermediate Cable Front Raise Single ArmCable · intermediate Standing Front Barbell Raise Over HeadBarbell · intermediate

Frequently asked questions

What muscles does the Dumbbell Front Raises Standing work?

Primary: Front Delts. Secondary: Front Delts, Upper Back, Traps

How many sets and reps of Dumbbell Front Raises Standing should I do?

For muscle: 3–4 sets of 10–15 reps. For strength on compound lifts: 4–5 sets of 4–6. Rest 60–120 seconds between sets.

What can I do instead of the Dumbbell Front Raises Standing?

Same movement pattern, different equipment: Front Raise, Front Delt Plate Raises, Band Front Raise, Cable Front Raise Double Arm, Cable Front Raise Single Arm, Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head.

Is the Dumbbell Front Raises Standing good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement; start light, master the steps above and add load gradually.