Dumbbell Alternate Front Raise
This is an exercise for shoulder, chest and forearm strengthening.
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Muscle groups
- Shoulders
- Primary muscles
- Shoulders
- Secondary muscles
- Chest, Forearms
How to perform this exercise
- Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, abs drawn in and knees slightly bent.
- Grasp a dumbbell in each hand, with your palm facing down.
- Start with the dumbbell at waist height.
- Raise your left arm, keeping your elbow slightly bent and your arm straight, to in line with your shoulder.
- Pause for a moment and with a controlled motion lower your arm to back to the starting position at your waist.
- Repeat with your right arm.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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