Exercise Profile
- Target Muscle Group
- Exercise TypeStrength
- Equipment RequiredDumbbell
- MechanicsIsolation
- Force TypePull
- Experience LevelBeginner
- Secondary Muscles
None
Target Muscle Group
Shoulders
One-Arm Seated Dumbbell Front Raise Overview
The seated one-arm dumbbell front raise is a shoulder exercise used to target the front deltoids.
The front deltoid is involved in several pressing movements and working to increase the strength of this muscle group can have a positive carry-over into your heavy pushing lifts.
Performing unilateral movements can help improve weaknesses, balance your strength and aesthetic physique, and work towards reducing injuries by addressing imbalances in the body.
From an aesthetic standpoint, bigger front deltoids can lead to the appearance of a complete set of shoulders and a wider framed upper body.
One-Arm Seated Dumbbell Front Raise Instructions
- Grab a dumbbell and sit on the end of a bench while maintaining a straight back.
- Inhale, brace your abs and raise your arm vertically while holding the dumbbell with a pronated grip. Keep a slight bend in your elbow.
- Once your arm is parallel with the floor, slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, and then repeat on the other arm.
One-Arm Seated Dumbbell Front Raise Tips
- Practice good form by using a lighter weight.
- Don’t lean back as you raise your arms, keep the motion under control, and don’t rely on momentum.
- Try not to bounce at the top of the movement, allow the shoulders to flex and then lower slowly.
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