Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head

Learn how to perform the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head, a intermediate exercise that targets the shoulders using dumbbell. Includes step-by-step instructions.

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Starting position of Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head
Starting position of Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head
Ending position of Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head
Ending position of Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head

Instructions

  1. Hold the dumbbells in front of your thighs, palms facing your thighs.
  2. Keep your arms straight with a slight bend at the elbows but keep them locked. This will be your starting position.
  3. Raise the dumbbells in a semicircular motion to arm's length overhead as you exhale.
  4. Slowly return to the starting position using the same path as you inhale.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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