Shoulders · Resistance Band
Resistance Band Front Raise
How to do the resistance band front raise, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Resistance Band
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Extension
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Step on a resistance band and grip both ends. Raise your arms straight in front to shoulder height, then lower.
- 1Step on the band and raise your arms straight in front of you to shoulder height; you should feel your front delts activating
- 2Keep your palms down and a slight bend in your elbows as you lift
- 3Engage your core and keep your shoulders down as you lower with control
Common mistakes
- Don't swing your arms or lift higher than shoulder level
- Avoid shrugging your shoulders or leaning back to get the band up
- Don't lock your elbows, maintain a soft bend throughout
Muscles worked
The resistance band front raise mainly works the front delts, with the side delts assisting.
- Front DeltsPrimary
- Side DeltsSupport
- ForearmsMinor
- Upper TrapsMinor
- Upper AbsMinor
Kovo programs the resistance band 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 April 2026.