Anterior Deltoid

Dumbbell Front Raise

Difficulty: Beginner

  1. Grab two dumbbells while standing upright with the dumbbells at your side.
  2. Raise the two dumbbells with your elbows being fully extended until the dumbbells are eye level.
  3. Lower the weights in a controlled manner to the starting position and repeat.

Barbell Front Raise

Difficulty: Intermediate

  1. Stand tall with an overhand grip on the barbell. Raise your arms until your fists are around eye level.
  2. Return to the start under control. This exercise is prone to using momentum when you begin to fatigue.

Plate Front Raise

Difficulty: Beginner

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and the plate in front of the torso, palms facing the thighs.
  2. Keeping the elbows slightly bent, lift the plate up to the front of the body.
  3. Raise the plate up until the arms are fully extended, maintaining control of the plate.
  4. Lower the plate back to the starting position and repeat for desired reps.

Dumbbell Incline Bench Press

Difficulty: Beginner

  1. Lay flat on the incline bench with your feet on the ground. Raise the dumbbells until you have straight arms.
  2. Lower the dumbbells to your mid chest
  3. Raise the dumbbells until you've locked your elbows.