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Dumbbell Front Raise

Coached by Justin

Also called: Front Raise · DB Front Raise

Primary
shoulders
Equipment
dumbbell
Mechanic
isolation
Force
push
Category
strength

Combination (front delt) — additional.

Execution

Raise to about shoulder height under control, no swing. Front delts already get hammered on Chest and Shoulder pressing, so this is targeted touch-up volume, not a heavy movement.

The cue that matters

Do not swing these. Past about 70 lb you physically can't contract the front delt hard enough to *control* the weight unless you're pressing 200s overhead — so above that, you're swinging it up with the traps and momentum.

Common mistake

Going heavy and using a hip-and-shoulder heave; you've stolen the stimulus from the muscle you're trying to build.

Power Bodybuilding Bro Split — Day 3 (Shoulders).