Dumbbell Full Front Catch Raise
The Dumbbell Full Front Catch Raise is a compound exercise that mainly works the shoulders, with help from the triceps and traps. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Full Front Catch Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Triceps (triceps brachii); Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
How to do the Dumbbell Full Front Catch Raise
Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a single dumbbell in one hand by your side.
Keep your core engaged and your back straight while lifting the dumbbell straight up in front of you.
Raise the weight until your arm reaches shoulder height, pausing briefly at the top of the front raise.
Press the dumbbell straight overhead until your arm is fully extended toward the ceiling.
Lower the dumbbell back down to shoulder height with control.
Return the weight all the way back down to your starting position by your side to complete one repetition.
Dumbbell Full Front Catch Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Full Front Catch Raise work?
The Dumbbell Full Front Catch Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the triceps and traps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Full Front Catch Raise?
Dumbbells.
Is the Dumbbell Full Front Catch Raise a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Full Front Catch Raise go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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