Shoulders · Kettlebell
Kettlebell Learning Front Raise
How to do the kettlebell learning 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
Hold a kettlebell by the handle with both hands, letting it hang in front of your thighs. Raise it straight out in front of you to shoulder height, then lower it back down under control. Use a light bell to learn the movement.
- 1Raise the kettlebell straight in front to shoulder height and feel your
- 2front delts engage
- 3Keep a slight bend in your elbows and let the bell hang close to your body on the way up
- 4Brace 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 raise the bell
- Don't lock your elbows; keep a soft bend throughout
Muscles worked
The kettlebell learning front raise mainly works the front delts, with the forearms and side delts assisting.
- Front DeltsPrimary
- ForearmsSupport
- Side DeltsSupport
- Upper TrapsMinor
- Upper AbsMinor
Kovo programs the kettlebell 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.