Shoulders · Dumbbell
Dumbbell Learning Front Raise
How to do the dumbbell learning front raise, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Extension
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Hold a light dumbbell in each hand resting in front of your thighs with palms facing down. Raise your arms straight in front of you to shoulder height, then lower with control. Use a light load to groove the pattern.
- 1Raise the dumbbells straight in front to shoulder height and feel your
- 2front delts working
- 3Keep your palms down and a slight bend in your elbows as you lift
- 4Engage your core and keep your shoulders down as you lower with control
Common mistakes
- Don't swing the dumbbells or lift higher than shoulder level
- Avoid shrugging your shoulders or leaning back to raise the weight
- Don't lock your elbows; keep a soft bend throughout
Muscles worked
The dumbbell learning front raise mainly works the front delts, with the side delts assisting.
- Front DeltsPrimary
- Side DeltsSupport
- ForearmsMinor
- Upper TrapsMinor
- Upper AbsMinor
Kovo programs the dumbbell learning front raise for you and tracks it every session.
We build your whole program, drop the right lifts into each workout, and adjust your weights as you get stronger. Free on iOS and Android.
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Last reviewed June 2026.