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How to do the Overhead Dumbbell Front Raise - Learn Proper Overhead Dumbbell Front Raise Form
- Step 1: Stand upright, feet shoulder width apart, with a dumbbell in each hand.
- Step 2: Extend your arms downward with your elbows slightly bent so that the dumbbells are in front of you and your palms are facing you. This is your starting position.
- Step 3: Without bending your arms, exhale as you raise the dumbbells in front of you and bring them straight overhead.
- Step 4: Inhale and reverse the motion back to the starting position.
- Step 5: Repeat for a complete set.
Overhead Dumbbell Front Raise Variations and Overhead Dumbbell Front Raise Alternatives
- Variation 1: Alternate arms instead of performing the exercise with both arms simultaneously.
- Variation 2: Use a barbell instead of dumbbells.
Overhead Dumbbell Front Raise Tips
- Tip 1: Keep your abs tight to stabilize your core during this exercise.
- Tip 2: Use a light enough weight to keep your motion controlled and fluid.
Overhead Dumbbell Front Raise Records and Overhead Dumbbell Front Raise Statistics from Site Users
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| # of times this exercise has been used: | 68 | 5 |
| Average weight for this exercise: | 30 pounds | 9 pounds |
| # of workout plans that include this exercise: | 9 | 9 |
| Popularity Rank (based on number of workouts): | 200 | 200 |
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Overhead Dumbbell Front Raise Chart - Average Overhead Dumbbell Front Raise Weight Lifted
Overhead Dumbbell Front Raise - 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 |
Overhead Dumbbell Front Raise Workout Programs (Workout Plans that use the Overhead Dumbbell Front Raise)
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Workout Plan | Expert |
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Ronnie Coleman Workout Plan | Expert |
Overhead Dumbbell Front Raise Muscles Worked
Overhead Dumbbell Front Raise Equipment
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Overhead Dumbbell Front Raise Training Details
The overhead dumbbell front raise is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the shoulders and to a lesser degree also targets the .
The only overhead dumbbell front raise equipment that you really need is the following: dumbbells. There are however many different overhead dumbbell front raise variations that you can try out that may require different types of overhead dumbbell front raise equipment or maye even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper overhead dumbbell front raise form is easy with the step by step overhead dumbbell front raise instructions, overhead dumbbell front raise tips, and the instructional overhead dumbbell front raise technique video on this page. The overhead dumbbell front raise is a push exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the overhead dumbbell front raise video, learn how to do the overhead dumbbell front raise, and then be sure and browse through the overhead dumbbell front raise workouts on our workout plans page!
Overhead Dumbbell Front Raise Sports
Overhead Dumbbell Front Raise Force Type: Push
Overhead Dumbbell Front Raise Mechanics Type: Isolation
Overhead Dumbbell Front Raise Other Names: Front Dumbbell Overhead Raises, overhead dumbbell front raises, Dumbbell Standing Straight Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head
