Front Two-Dumbbell Raise
Front Two-Dumbbell Raise is a resistance exercise - shoulder flexion exercise involving Anterior deltoid. Use these steps to learn the movement and work with your coach to choose a suitable level.
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- Primary muscles
- Anterior deltoid
- Secondary muscles
- Clavicular head of pectoralis major, Serratus anterior, Middle deltoid, Rectus abdominis
- Exercise type
- Resistance exercise - shoulder flexion
Exercise technique
- Setup
Hold the dumbbells side by side in front of your thighs.
- Grip
Face your palms toward your thighs.
- Arm angle
Keep a slight bend in your elbows.
- Double raise
Lift both dumbbells forward simultaneously.
- Top
Stabilize your torso as you approach shoulder height.
- Brief pause
Hold without letting the dumbbells collide.
- Return
Lower both arms to the start at the same speed.
Key technique points
- Raise together, not alternately.
- Do not generate momentum from your hips at the start.
- Do not let your wrists droop.
- Keep both arms at equal heights.
- Do not shrug your shoulders upward.
- Do not increase your lower-back arch at the top.
Common mistakes
Hip swing
The weights are accelerated by more than the shoulders.
Uneven arm rhythm
The simultaneous variation is lost.
Drooping wrists
Grip alignment changes.
Colliding at the top
The weights hit each other.
Leaning backward
Torso angle imitates greater arm range.
Abrupt bottom stop
The dumbbells strike the thighs.
Frequently asked questions
Front Two-Dumbbell Raise: why is “Hip swing” a mistake?
The weights are accelerated by more than the shoulders.
Front Two-Dumbbell Raise: why is “Uneven arm rhythm” a mistake?
The simultaneous variation is lost.
Front Two-Dumbbell Raise: why is “Drooping wrists” a mistake?
Grip alignment changes.
Front Two-Dumbbell Raise: why is “Colliding at the top” a mistake?
The weights hit each other.
Front Two-Dumbbell Raise: why is “Leaning backward” a mistake?
Torso angle imitates greater arm range.
Front Two-Dumbbell Raise: why is “Abrupt bottom stop” a mistake?
The dumbbells strike the thighs.
What should I focus on when doing Front Two-Dumbbell Raise?
Raise together, not alternately. Do not generate momentum from your hips at the start. Do not let your wrists droop. Keep both arms at equal heights. Do not shrug your shoulders upward. Do not increase your lower-back arch at the top.
Related exercises
- Arnold Press
- Barbell Push Press
- Alternating Battle Rope Waves
- Bear Crawl
- Dumbbell Thruster
- Exercise Guide
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