Dumbbell Diamond Front Raise
Target your front delts and inner chest with the Dumbbell Diamond Front Raise. Using a close grip for maximum tension, this move builds shoulder definition and upper-body stability.
The Dumbbell Diamond Front Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Diamond Front Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
How to do the Dumbbell Diamond Front Raise
Setup
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
Hold a dumbbell in each hand.
Bring the two dumbbells together in front of your thighs, touching the ends to form a diamond shape or close neutral grip.
Movement
Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the entire movement.
Engage your core and keep your back straight.
Exhale and lift both dumbbells simultaneously while keeping them together in the diamond grip.
Raise the weights until your arms are parallel to the floor, maintaining the close grip throughout the path.
Pause for a brief second at the peak of the movement, squeezing your shoulders.
Inhale and slowly lower the weights down to the starting position in a controlled motion.
Form Tips
Do not swing the weights; use controlled, deliberate movements.
Do not lean backward to assist in the lift; keep your body upright and rigid.
Dumbbell Diamond Front Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Diamond Front Raise work?
The Dumbbell Diamond Front Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Diamond Front Raise?
Dumbbells.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Diamond Front Raise go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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