Shoulders · Dumbbell
Dumbbell Seated Front Raise
How to do the dumbbell seated 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
- VerticalPush
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Sit upright on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand resting on your thighs, palms facing down. Raise both arms straight in front of you to shoulder height, then lower under control. Sitting takes leg drive out so the front delts do the work.
- 1Feel your front delts lift the weights to shoulder height
- 2Keep your palms down and a slight bend in your elbows
- 3Brace your core and keep your torso still as you raise
Common mistakes
- Don't swing the weights or lift above shoulder level
- Avoid leaning back or rocking to get the dumbbells up
- Don't shrug your shoulders toward your ears
Muscles worked
The dumbbell seated 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 seated front raise for you and tracks it every session.
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Last reviewed June 2026.