What muscles does Front Raise work?

Front Raise primarily targets the Front Delt, with secondary involvement from the stabilizer muscles. It is a isolation isolation movement.

What is the best rep range for Front Raise?

The typical effective rep range for Front Raise is 10 to 15 reps per set using Dumbbells.

What are the most common mistakes on Front Raise?

Common form errors on Front Raise include: Leaning backward to hoist dumbbells; Using excessive weight with jerky tempo. Focus on: Stand tall with core braced and arms extended; Raise dumbbells forward to eye level; Lower under strict control without swinging.

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Isolation · Isolation

Front Raise

Targets Front Delt with an optimal working range of 10–15 reps.

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Primary Muscles

Front Delt

Typical Rep Range

10–15 reps

Shoulder Dominant

Equipment Tier

Dumbbells & Bands

Dumbbells

Movement Profile

Beginner · Bilateral

Plane: Sagittal

Coaching Cues & Execution

Focus on these technical checkpoints on every working set of Front Raise:

1 Stand tall with core braced and arms extended
2 Raise dumbbells forward to eye level
3 Lower under strict control without swinging

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Watch for these form breakdowns as fatigue accumulates across sets:

✕ Leaning backward to hoist dumbbells
✕ Using excessive weight with jerky tempo

Substitutions & Variations

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