Shoulders · Bodyweight
Weighted Front Raise
How to do the weighted 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
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Extension
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Stand tall holding a dumbbell or plate in each hand at the front of your thighs, palms facing down. Raise your arms straight in front of you to shoulder height with a slight bend in your elbows, then lower with control. Keep your torso still and let your front delts do the lifting.
- 1Raise the weight in front of you and feel your front delts working
- 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
Common mistakes
- Do not swing the weight or lift higher than shoulder level
- Avoid shrugging your shoulders or leaning back to cheat the rep
- Do not lock your elbows; keep a soft bend throughout
Muscles worked
The weighted front raise mainly works the front delts, with the side delts assisting.
- Front DeltsPrimary
- Side DeltsSupport
- ForearmsMinor
- Upper TrapsMinor
- Upper AbsMinor
Kovo programs the weighted 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.