Dumbbell Lateral To Front Raise
Also known as: lateral to front raise, dumbbell front and lateral raise
Dumbbell Lateral To Front Raise is for lifters with a base already built and works well after overhead pressing.
How to do Dumbbell Lateral To Front Raise
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your body.
- Keep your back straight and engage your core.
- Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the ground, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
- Next, raise your arms in front of you until they are parallel to the ground, again keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
Dumbbell Lateral To Front Raise Sets and Reps by Goal
Strength
5 sets of 2-4 reps with 3-5 minutes of rest. Add reps on the smaller bell before you size up.
Hypertrophy
4-5 sets of 6-10 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest. Size up only when both sides finish equally strong.
Endurance
3-4 sets of 18-25 reps with 30-45 seconds of rest. Start each set with the weaker arm and match it.
Common Dumbbell Lateral To Front Raise Mistakes
Letting the bells drift off the working path
Keep both dumbbells travelling the same line on every rep.
Driving the ribcage forward to fake overhead range
Squeeze the glutes and keep the ribs stacked over the hips.
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Dumbbell Lateral To Front Raise — Frequently Asked Questions
How do you do the Dumbbell Lateral To Front Raise?
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your body. Keep your back straight and engage your core. Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the ground, keeping a slight bend in your elbows. 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 Lateral To Front Raise work?
The Dumbbell Lateral To Front Raise primarily targets the delts. It is classified as a shoulders exercise and is performed with dumbbells.
How many sets and reps of the Dumbbell Lateral To Front Raise should I do?
For muscle growth: 4-5 sets of 6-10 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest. Size up only when both sides finish equally strong. Adjust the load rather than the rep target if form breaks down before the final rep.
Is the Dumbbell Lateral To Front Raise good for beginners?
Not usually. The Dumbbell Lateral To Front Raise is an advanced movement that assumes existing strength and joint control. Build up through easier shoulders progressions first, then add this once the basics feel comfortable.
What can I do instead of the Dumbbell Lateral To Front Raise?
Try the Kettlebell One Arm Jerk, Band Standing Rear Delt Row or the Cable Front Raise. Each trains the delts with a similar movement pattern, so you can swap based on the equipment you have available.
Is the Dumbbell Lateral To Front Raise the same as the lateral to front raise?
Yes. The Dumbbell Lateral To Front Raise is also commonly called the lateral to front raise or the dumbbell front and lateral raise. Different gyms and training programs label it differently, but "lateral to front raise" and "dumbbell front and lateral raise" refer to this same movement.
