Dumbbell Standing Alternate Vertical Front Raises

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Instructions:

  • 1Stand straight with a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended, and palms facing your body
  • 2Keeping your torso stationary, lift the left dumbbell to the front, parallel to the floor while exhaling
  • 3Slowly lower the dumbbell back down while inhaling
  • 4Repeat the movement with the right dumbbell
  • 5Continue alternating between both sides

Tips:

  • Avoid using your back or torso to lift the weights, your shoulders should do the work
  • Do not petrude your chest forward while raising the dumbbells
  • Make sure to keep your movements controlled to maximize muscle use and to prevent injury
  • When lifting the weights, keep a slight bend on the elbows to prevent stress at the joints

Dumbbell Standing Alternate Vertical Front Raises Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs