Dumbbell Upright Frontal Raise

Proper Positioning

1. Stand with the feet planted on the floor about hip to shoulder width

2. Bend the knees slightly

3. Palms facing the side of the body

4. Hold dumbbells with a neutral grip

5. Elbows pointed directly back

6. Engage the core and the glutes for stability

Proper Technique

1. Focus on contracting the lower pecs

2. Keep arms extended with a slight bend in the elbows throughout the whole movement

3. Exhale on the upward phase of the movement

4. Raise arms in front of the body with the hands in a neutral grip to a supinated grip until they are parallel to the floor

5. Raise toward the midline level of the chest

6. Inhale on the downward phase of the movement

7. Slowly descend pushing against the direction of the dumbbells

8. Return to starting position

9. Do not lean the dumbbell against the body

Essential Tips

1. Do not use momentum from the hips

2. Lighten the load

3. Do not swing the weight

4. Keep feet planted, avoid coming up on the toes

5. Do not let hands go above shoulder level

6. Avoid flexing at the elbows