Shoulders / Intermediate / Isolation (single joint)

Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head

A dumbbell isolation exercise for the front delts.

At a glance

Primary

Front delts

Equipment

Dumbbells

Movement pattern

Straight-arm pull (shoulder extension), Front raise (shoulder flexion)

Level

Intermediate

Type

Shoulders, Isolation (single joint)

How to do it

1. Hold the dumbbells in front of your thighs, palms facing your thighs.
2. Keep your arms straight with a slight bend at the elbows but keep them locked. This will be your starting position.
3. Raise the dumbbells in a semicircular motion to arm's length overhead as you exhale.
4. Slowly return to the starting position using the same path as you inhale.
5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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