What muscles does the Dumbbell Front Raise work?

The Dumbbell Front Raise mainly works the front delts.

How many sets and reps of the Dumbbell Front Raise?

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

What can I do instead of the Dumbbell Front Raise?

Arm Circles, Band Overhead Press, Band Shoulder Dislocates and Barbell Overhead Press work the same main muscle.

Dumbbell Front Raise

Lift the dumbbells to shoulder height in front with control, avoiding swing or momentum.

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Muscles worked: Front delts
Equipment: Dumbbell
Movement: Push

Sets and reps

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Variations

The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the front delts, for when the dumbbell is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Dumbbell Front Raise work?: The Dumbbell Front Raise mainly works the front delts.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Front Raise?: A dumbbell.
How many sets and reps of the Dumbbell Front Raise?: For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the Dumbbell Front Raise?: Arm Circles, Band Overhead Press, Band Shoulder Dislocates and Barbell Overhead Press work the same main muscle.

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