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Dumbbell Neutral-Grip Front Vertical Raise

The Dumbbell Neutral-Grip Front Vertical Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps and chest. You'll need: dumbbells.

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Required Equipment

Dumbbells
Dumbbells

Dumbbell Neutral-Grip Front Vertical Raise Muscles Worked

Primary

Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)

Secondary

Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers); Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)

How to do the Dumbbell Neutral-Grip Front Vertical Raise

Setup

Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a pair of dumbbells at your sides with a neutral grip (palms facing your body).

Movement

  1. While keeping your core engaged and avoiding momentum, lift the dumbbells in front of you.

  2. Keep your arms straight or with a slight bend in the elbows.

  3. Maintain the neutral grip throughout the range of motion.

  4. Lift until your arms are approximately parallel to the floor.

  5. Pause briefly at the top to emphasize the peak contraction of the anterior deltoids.

  6. With a controlled motion, lower the weights back to the starting position.

Dumbbell Neutral-Grip Front Vertical Raise FAQs

What muscles does the Dumbbell Neutral-Grip Front Vertical Raise work?

The Dumbbell Neutral-Grip Front Vertical Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps and chest. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid.

What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Neutral-Grip Front Vertical Raise?

Dumbbells.

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