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How to do the Front Dumbbell Press - Learn Proper Front Dumbbell Press Form
- Step 1: Grab a pair of dumbbells and hold them at your side.
- Step 2: Bring dumbbells up so that they are out in front of your shoulders and your palms are facing each other. This is the starting position.
- Step 3: Begin exercise by pushing dumbbells up over your head until your arms are almost straight. Lower back down to starting position and repeat.
Front Dumbbell Press Variations and Front Dumbbell Press Alternatives
- Variation 1: Hold dumbbells above your shoulders with palms facing forward. Push dumbbells up above your head. Lower back down and repeat.
- Variation 2: Perform a military press with dumbbells or a barbell.
- Variation 3: Perform exercise sitting down.
Front Dumbbell Press Tips
- Tip 1: Do not use your legs to push weight up. Sit down if you find yourself using your lower body to push the weight up.
- Tip 2: Be sure to breathe out as you push the weight up and not hold your breath.
- Tip 3: Tighten your abs and stand tall with your chest out.
Front Dumbbell Press Records and Front Dumbbell Press Statistics from Site Users
| STATISTIC DESCRIPTION | MALE | FEMALE |
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| # of times this exercise has been used: | 99 | 8 |
| Average weight for this exercise: | 32 pounds | 14 pounds |
| # of workout plans that include this exercise: | 26 | 26 |
| Popularity Rank (based on number of workouts): | 142 | 142 |
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Front Dumbbell Press Chart - Average Front Dumbbell Press Weight Lifted
Front Dumbbell Press - Similar Exercises
| Exercise | Primary Muscle | Difficulty | |
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Alternating Dumbbell Front Raise | Shoulders | Beginner |
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Alternating Kettlebell Hang Clean | Shoulders | Intermediate |
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Alternating Lateral Raise with Static Hold | Shoulders | Beginner |
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Alternating Ropes Whip | Shoulders | Intermediate |
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Arm Circles | Shoulders | Beginner |
Front Dumbbell Press Workout Programs (Workout Plans that use the Front Dumbbell Press)
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Dwayne Johnson Workout Plan | Expert |
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Ronnie Coleman Workout Plan | Expert |
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Zac Efron Workout Plan | Intermediate |
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Vin Diesel Workout Plan | Intermediate |
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Softball Workout Plan | Intermediate |
Front Dumbbell Press Muscles Worked
Front Dumbbell Press Equipment
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| Dumbbells |
Front Dumbbell Press Training Details
The front dumbbell press is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the shoulders and to a lesser degree also targets the .
The only front dumbbell press equipment that you really need is the following: dumbbells. There are however many different front dumbbell press variations that you can try out that may require different types of front dumbbell press equipment or maye even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper front dumbbell press form is easy with the step by step front dumbbell press instructions, front dumbbell press tips, and the instructional front dumbbell press technique video on this page. The front dumbbell press is a push exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the front dumbbell press video, learn how to do the front dumbbell press, and then be sure and browse through the front dumbbell press workouts on our workout plans page!
Front Dumbbell Press Sports
Front Dumbbell Press Force Type: Push
Front Dumbbell Press Mechanics Type: Isolation
Front Dumbbell Press Other Names: Dumbbell Front raise, Dumbbell Front raises
