Exercises/Strength

Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head - starting position

Start

Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head - ending position

End

Strength

Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head

intermediatedumbbell·isolation·push

Muscles Worked

Primary

coracobrachialis deltoid infraspinatus muscle serratus anterior subscapularis supraspinatus teres major teres minor

How to Perform

1

Hold the dumbbells in front of your thighs, palms facing your thighs.

2

Keep your arms straight with a slight bend at the elbows but keep them locked. This will be your starting position.

3

Raise the dumbbells in a semicircular motion to arm's length overhead as you exhale.

4

Slowly return to the starting position using the same path as you inhale.

5

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Alternatives to Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head

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