Shoulders · Dumbbell
Dumbbell Front Raise
How to do the dumbbell front raise, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Extension
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Stand holding dumbbells at your sides. Lift the dumbbells in front of you to shoulder height with straight arms, then lower slowly.
- 1Feel your front delts lifting the dumbbells to shoulder height
- 2Keep your wrists neutral and arms straight but not locked
- 3Engage your core to avoid swaying
Common mistakes
- Avoid swinging the dumbbells or using momentum
- Don't raise above shoulder level; stop when arms are parallel
- Avoid shrugging your shoulders; keep them relaxed
Muscles worked
The dumbbell front raise mainly works the front delts, with the side delts assisting.
- Front DeltsPrimary
- Side DeltsSupport
- ForearmsMinor
- Upper TrapsMinor
- Upper AbsMinor
Dumbbell Front Raise strength standards
See how your dumbbell front raise ranks, from Bronze to Champion. These are the same standards the Kovo app uses to rank your lifts.
Bronzee1RM10 lb
Silvere1RM25 lb
Golde1RM47.5 lb
Platinume1RM70 lb
Diamonde1RM85 lb
Champione1RM97.5 lb
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Last reviewed April 2026.