Front Raise Twist
Sculpt shoulders & core! Front Raise Twist builds strength with a simple raise and twist. Do it anywhere, anytime.
The Front Raise Twist mainly works the shoulders, with help from the biceps, back and core. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Front Raise Twist Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Biceps (biceps brachii); Lats (latissimus dorsi); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Front Raise Twist Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Front Raise Twist
Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Hold a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip (palms facing each other) in front of your thighs. This is the starting position. You can also perform this exercise without weights, focusing purely on form and muscle contraction.
Brace your core and raise the weights upward in front of you to shoulder height, keeping your arms straight but not locked.
As you raise the weights, twist them so that your palms face downward at the top of the movement.
Pause briefly at the top, then slowly reverse the motion back to the starting position, untwisting your wrists as you lower the weights.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Make sure to keep your back straight and avoid using momentum to lift the weights. Perform the movement in a slow and controlled manner to maximize muscle engagement. If adding a twist to engage the core, do so in a controlled way as well, without compromising form or balance.
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Front Raise Twist FAQs
What muscles does the Front Raise Twist work?
The Front Raise Twist mainly works the shoulders, with help from the biceps, back and core. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Front Raise Twist?
Dumbbells.
What workout day should the Front Raise Twist go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Front Raise Twist variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Diagonal Front Scoop Raise, Dumbbell Kneeling Down Up Raise Twist, Dumbbell Legs-Up Russian-Twist Military-Press and Spell Caster.
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