Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head

Shoulders

Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head

Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head (Start)

Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head (End)

LevelIntermediate EquipmentDumbbell MechanicIsolation ForcePush

A front raise that lifts the dumbbells all the way overhead to train the front shoulders through a large range.

Strength

Primary musclesShoulders

Energy burned

≈ 19 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.3 kcal/min

Estimate range 14–24 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked6 %

Effort during a set5.1 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your thighs, palms facing your body.
2Stand tall and brace your core.

How to perform

1Raise both arms forward and up with straight elbows.
2Continue until your arms are overhead.
3Pause briefly at the top.
4Lower slowly with control.