Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2
Skip the guesswork: Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2 leans on independent dumbbell loading for round, durable shoulder caps.
How to do Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your thighs.
- Keep your back straight and engage your core.
- Slowly lift the dumbbells in front of you, with your arms straight, until they are at shoulder level.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2 Sets and Reps by Goal
Strength
3 sets of 5-6 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. Start each set with the weaker arm and match it.
Hypertrophy
3 sets of 10-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add reps on the smaller bell before you size up.
Endurance
2-3 sets of 15-18 reps with 45-60 seconds of rest. Size up only when both sides finish equally strong.
Common Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2 Mistakes
Dropping the bells hard at the end of a set
Lower them under control so the last rep still counts as training.
Shrugging the traps up to finish the last few reps
Keep the shoulder blade down and end the set when the shrug appears.
Training every set to failure this early
Leave two or three reps in the tank and add sets instead.
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Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2 — Frequently Asked Questions
How do you do the Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2?
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your thighs. Keep your back straight and engage your core. Slowly lift the dumbbells in front of you, with your arms straight, until they are at shoulder level. Use dumbbells and keep the movement controlled through the full range. The animated GIF above shows the complete rep at normal speed.
What muscles does the Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2 work?
The Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2 primarily targets the delts. It is classified as a shoulders exercise and is performed with dumbbells.
How many sets and reps of the Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2 should I do?
For muscle growth: 3 sets of 10-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add reps on the smaller bell before you size up. Adjust the load rather than the rep target if form breaks down before the final rep.
Is the Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2 good for beginners?
Yes. The Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2 is a beginner-level movement, so it is a reasonable place to start. Keep the load light enough that you can control every rep and stop 2-3 reps short of failure while you learn the pattern.
What can I do instead of the Dumbbell Front Raise V. 2?
Try the Band Y-raise, Cable Lateral Raise or the Left Hook. Boxing. Each trains the delts with a similar movement pattern, so you can swap based on the equipment you have available.
