Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head
Also known as: standing dumbbell front raise above head
The point of Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head is round, durable shoulder caps; independent dumbbell loading is how it gets there.
How to do Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
- Keep your arms straight and lift the dumbbells in front of you, raising them above your head.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head Sets and Reps by Goal
Strength
3 sets of 5-6 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. Add reps on the smaller bell before you size up.
Hypertrophy
3 sets of 10-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Size up only when both sides finish equally strong.
Endurance
2-3 sets of 15-18 reps with 45-60 seconds of rest. Start each set with the weaker arm and match it.
Common Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head Mistakes
Letting the bells drift off the working path
Keep both dumbbells travelling the same line on every rep.
Shrugging the traps up to finish the last few reps
Keep the shoulder blade down and end the set when the shrug appears.
Chasing load before the pattern is grooved
Spend the first few weeks making every rep look the same.
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Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head — Frequently Asked Questions
How do you do the Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head?
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip. Keep your arms straight and lift the dumbbells in front of you, raising them above your head. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position. 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 Standing Front Raise Above Head work?
The Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head primarily targets the delts. It is classified as a shoulders exercise and is performed with dumbbells.
How many sets and reps of the Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head should I do?
For muscle growth: 3 sets of 10-12 reps with 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 Standing Front Raise Above Head good for beginners?
Yes. The Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head 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 Standing Front Raise Above Head?
Try the Lever Lateral Raise, Resistance Band Seated Shoulder Press or the Cable Standing Shoulder External Rotation. Each trains the delts with a similar movement pattern, so you can swap based on the equipment you have available.
Is the Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head the same as the standing dumbbell front raise above head?
Yes. The Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head is also commonly called the standing dumbbell front raise above head. Different gyms and training programs label it differently, but "standing dumbbell front raise above head" refer to this same movement.
