Exercise Profile
- Target Muscle Group
- Exercise TypeStrength
- Equipment RequiredDumbbell
- MechanicsIsolation
- Force TypePull
- Experience LevelBeginner
- Secondary Muscles
None
Target Muscle Group
Shoulders
One-Arm Dumbbell Front Raise Overview
The 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.
From an aesthetics standpoint, bigger front deltoids can lead to the appearance of a complete set of shoulders and a wider framed upper body.
Performing unilateral movements can help improve weaknesses, balance your strength and aesthetic physique, and work towards reducing injuries by addressing imbalances in the body.
One-Arm Dumbbell Front Raise Instructions
- Grab a dumbbell with a pronated grip and assume a shoulder-width stance. This is the starting position.
- Inhale, brace your core and raise your arm vertically while keeping a slight bend in your elbow.
- Moving only at the shoulder, continue raising the dumbbell until your arm is just above parallel to the floor.
- Pause for a brief moment at the top of the movement, and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat for desired reps, and then repeat the movement with your other arm.
One-Arm Dumbbell Front Raise Tips
- Practice good form by using a lighter weight.
- Use slow and controlled movement - avoid "swinging" the weights up and dropping them quickly.
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