Shoulders · Kettlebell
Kettlebell Front Raise
How to do the kettlebell front raise, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Extension
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Stand tall holding a kettlebell in front of your thighs with both hands or one hand, palms facing your body. Raise the kettlebell straight in front of you to shoulder height, keeping a slight bend in your elbows, then lower it under control.
- 1Raise the kettlebell to shoulder height and feel your front delts working
- 2Keep 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 the kettlebell or lift higher than shoulder level
- Avoid shrugging your shoulders or leaning back to heave it up
- Don't lock your elbows; keep a soft bend throughout
Muscles worked
The kettlebell front raise mainly works the front delts, with the side delts assisting.
- Front DeltsPrimary
- Side DeltsSupport
- ForearmsMinor
- Upper TrapsMinor
- Upper AbsMinor
Kovo programs the kettlebell front raise for you and tracks it every session.
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Last reviewed June 2026.