Appears in642 Workouts*

Dumbbell Underhand Front Raise

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

Mr. Grey
JustGains_XY
@JustGains_XY

Required Equipment

Dumbbells
Dumbbells

Dumbbell Underhand Front Raise Muscles Worked

Primary

Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)

Secondary

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

How to do the Dumbbell Underhand Front Raise

  1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing forward.

  2. Keep your core tight, chest proud, and maintain a slight bend in your elbows.

  3. Exhale and slowly raise the dumbbells straight up in front of you until your arms are parallel to the floor.

  4. Pause for a brief moment at the top of the movement while keeping your shoulders down.

  5. Inhale as you gently lower the dumbbells back down to your starting position with control.

Dumbbell Underhand Front Raise FAQs

What muscles does the Dumbbell Underhand Front Raise work?

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

What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Underhand Front Raise?

Dumbbells.

What workout day should the Dumbbell Underhand Front Raise go on?

It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.

Training calculators

Work out the numbers behind your training before your next session.