Dumbbell Standing Lateral Front Raise
Sculpt strong shoulders! This dual-motion exercise targets front & lateral deltoids for balanced shoulder development.
The Dumbbell Standing Lateral Front Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the biceps and traps. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Standing Lateral Front Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid)
Secondary
Biceps (biceps brachii); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
Dumbbell Standing Lateral Front Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Dumbbell Standing Lateral Front Raise
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and core engaged.
Hold a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing the thighs. This will be your starting position.
Without swinging, raise one dumbbell in front of you, keeping your arm straight, up to shoulder height, while simultaneously raising the other dumbbell laterally to the side, also to shoulder height. Ensure that both movements are controlled.
Pause briefly at the top of the movement.
Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position in a slow, controlled manner.
On the next repetition, switch the movement of the arms - the arm that performed the front raise now performs the lateral raise, and vice versa.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, alternating the raises each time.
Be sure to use a weight that allows you to execute the movement with proper form and do not use momentum to lift the weights. Keep your back straight and avoid leaning too far forward or backward during the exercise.
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Dumbbell Standing Lateral Front Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Standing Lateral Front Raise work?
The Dumbbell Standing Lateral Front Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the biceps and traps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and lateral deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Standing Lateral Front Raise?
Dumbbells.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Standing Lateral Front Raise go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Dumbbell Standing Lateral Front Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bodyweight Standing Front Raise to Opener, Diagonal Front Scoop Raise, Dumbbell Front Raise Drive and Dumbbell Standing Prone Lateral Raise.
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