Shoulders · Bodyweight
Stepjack Front Raise
How to do the stepjack front raise, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- time
- Movement
- Extension
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Step one foot out to the side like a low-impact jumping jack while raising both arms straight in front of you to shoulder height. Step back in and lower your arms, then repeat to the other side in a continuous rhythm.
- 1Feel your front delts lifting as your arms rise to shoulder height
- 2Keep a slight bend in your elbows and your palms facing down
- 3Stay light on your feet and time the arm raise with each step out
Common mistakes
- Do not swing your arms above shoulder level or use momentum
- Avoid shrugging your shoulders or leaning back as you raise
- Do not stomp your feet; keep the steps light and controlled
Muscles worked
The stepjack front raise mainly works the front delts, with the calves and side delts assisting.
- Front DeltsPrimary
- CalvesSupport
- Side DeltsSupport
- ForearmsMinor
- Upper TrapsMinor
- Upper AbsMinor
- Lower AbsMinor
- QuadsMinor
- GlutesMinor
- AdductorsMinor
- Hip FlexorsMinor
- Tibialis AnteriorMinor
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Last reviewed June 2026.