Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Raise Over Head

Differentiation: Mechanics

This variation of a front raise is unique. Here is how: you keep your arms straight throughout the movement. Keeping your arms straight forces you to use more of your front deltoids. You also raise the dumbbells all the way overhead, | instead of stopping the dumbbells at shoulder level, | (like you would do with basic front raises). Raising all the way overhead recruits your rear deltoids.

Starting Position

To get into starting position, do this...

1) Obtain two dumbbells.

2) Locate an area of the gym with ample floor space to perform the exercise.

3) While holding a dumbbell in each hand, walk over the the spot where you will perform the exercise and stand.

4) Place your feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart.

5) Allow the dumbbells to rest loosely with your palms facing your thighs.

Main Mechanics

Once in starting position, do this...

1) This is the starting position.

2) Exhale as you lift both dumbbells simultaneously up

3) ...until the dumbbells are directly over your head, keeping your arms straight.

4) Hold the dumbbells over your head for a count of one second.

5) Then, inhale while gradually lower them again to your thighs.

6) Repeat reps for a full set.

Proper Form

Pay special attention to following proper form by...

Don't swing your body in an effort to lift the weight.

Your elbows should be slightly bent, not locked.

Gear Advice

To perform this exercise, you will need access to dumbbells. If you want to perform this exercise at home, we have listed a link below to the Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbell Set - which you can order from Amazon dot com. For your hands, we encourage you to order the Harbinger 1250 Training Grip WristWrap Glove or use weightlifting chalk instead of wearing a glove.

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