Dumbbell Seated Front Raise Twist
The Dumbbell Seated Front Raise Twist mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: dumbbells and exercise bench.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Seated Front Raise Twist Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
How to do the Dumbbell Seated Front Raise Twist
Sit upright on an exercise bench with your feet flat on the floor and a dumbbell in each hand by your sides, palms facing inward.
Engage your core and keep your torso steady as you lift both dumbbells forward and upward.
As you raise the weights toward shoulder height, gradually rotate your wrists so your palms face downward at the top of the movement.
Pause briefly at the top while maintaining control of the dumbbells.
Slowly lower the weights back to the starting position while rotating your wrists back to a neutral grip.
Dumbbell Seated Front Raise Twist FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Seated Front Raise Twist work?
The Dumbbell Seated Front Raise Twist mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Seated Front Raise Twist?
Dumbbells and exercise bench.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Seated Front Raise Twist go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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