Single Dumbbell Front Raise

Differentiation: Mechanics

This variation of a Front Raise is unique. Here is how: you hold one dumbbell with both hands. Holding a single dumbbell with two hands puts your hands at an angle | that works the lateral head of your triceps. The hand position also works both of your shoulders simultaneously.

Starting Position

To get into starting position, do this...

1) Obtain one dumbbell.

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

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

4) Place your feet wider than shoulder-width apart.

5) Grasp the {middle} of the dumbbell with both hands

6) ...and allow thedumbbell to hang loosely in front of you at about crotch height.

Main Mechanics

Once in starting position, do this...

1) This is the starting position.

2) Using both hands, exhale while you lift the dumbbell

3) ...until the dumbbell is level with your head, keeping your elbows bent.

4) Hold this position for a count of one second.

5) Then, inhale while you gradually lower the dumbbell to crotch level.

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.

Keep your elbows above your hands at all times, which will keep all of the pressure of the movement on your front delts, providing you with the maximum potential benefit.

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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