Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head
How to do the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head
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Hold the dumbbells in front of your thighs, palms facing your thighs.
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Keep your arms straight with a slight bend at the elbows but keep them locked. This will be your starting position.
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Raise the dumbbells in a semicircular motion to arm's length overhead as you exhale.
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Slowly return to the starting position using the same path as you inhale.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
How to program the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head
Sets and reps
As an isolation movement, the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head is best trained with moderate loads and higher reps: 2–4 sets of 10–15 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest. Chasing heavy weight on isolation work usually degrades form before it builds muscle — prioritize a full range of motion and a controlled negative. Program it after your compound lifts.
Progression
The Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head is rated intermediate. Earn the right to progress: only add load when every rep of every set moves with consistent technique. Video your sets or use a mirror to check positions, and use double progression (add reps to the top of your range, then add load and reset) rather than jumping weight.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head work?
The Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head primarily targets the Shoulders.
What equipment do I need for the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head?
You need Dumbbell. Difficulty level: Intermediate.
How many sets and reps of the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head should I do?
Do 2–4 sets of 10–15 reps with 60–90 seconds rest, focusing on a full range of motion and controlled tempo rather than maximum load.
