Alternating Dumbbell Standing Vertical Front Raises
Sculpt strong shoulders! Alternating front raises build definition & strength. Controlled movements are key.
The Alternating Dumbbell Standing Vertical Front Raises mainly works the shoulders, with help from the chest and back. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Alternating Dumbbell Standing Vertical Front Raises Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior)
Alternating Dumbbell Standing Vertical Front Raises Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Alternating Dumbbell Standing Vertical Front Raises
Begin by standing straight with a dumbbell in each hand. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart.
Allow your arms to hang by your sides, with palms facing your thighs. This is your starting position.
Brace your core and maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the exercise.
Lift one dumbbell directly in front of you, keeping your arm straight, to shoulder height. Exhale as you lift. Your palm should remain facing down.
Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position as you inhale.
Repeat the same movement with the opposite arm to complete one repetition.
Alternate arms after each repetition.
Continue lifting each dumbbell alternately until you've completed your set number of repetitions.
Tips: - Keep your back straight and avoid using body momentum to lift the weights. The movement should be controlled and come solely from the shoulders. - Don’t lift the dumbbells too high; lifting them to shoulder height is sufficient. - Make sure to move only your arms during the exercise, keeping the rest of your body still. - Select a weight that allows you to perform the exercise with good form while still challenging your muscles.
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Alternating Dumbbell Standing Vertical Front Raises FAQs
What muscles does the Alternating Dumbbell Standing Vertical Front Raises work?
The Alternating Dumbbell Standing Vertical Front Raises mainly works the shoulders, with help from the chest and back. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Alternating Dumbbell Standing Vertical Front Raises?
Dumbbells.
What workout day should the Alternating Dumbbell Standing Vertical Front Raises go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Alternating Dumbbell Standing Vertical Front Raises variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Bodyweight Upper-Chest Raise, Barbell Front Raise, Alternating Bottle-Weight Front Raise and Diagonal Front Scoop Raise.
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