Front Raise (Dumbbell)
Trains the shoulders. You need a dumbbell. One of our free programs uses it.
Free to use. The app works out every weight and times your rest.
In the programs
How our programs run the Front Raise (Dumbbell)
These numbers are counted from the programs themselves, not averaged off the internet.
1of our 50 programs use it
3×12–15the shape they run most (1 session)
| Program | Session | Sets × Reps | Progression |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bro Split | Shoulders | 3×12–15 | Double: reach rep ceiling on all sets → +2.5 kg, deload 10% after 2 misses |
Where a program carries a progression rule, Durata moves the weight for you.
See it in action
Watch the Front Raise (Dumbbell) progress week by week
A full run of a program built around it, session by session, in the real app.
Muscles worked
What Front Raise (Dumbbell) trains
Technique
How to do the Front Raise (Dumbbell)
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your arms fully extended by your sides and palms facing your thighs.
- Raise the dumbbells in front of you to shoulder height, keeping your arms straight and palms facing down.
- Pause briefly at the top of the movement, ensuring your shoulders are not shrugging up towards your ears.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position in a controlled manner. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form cues
Getting it right
- Avoid swinging the weights; use a controlled motion to lift and lower the dumbbells.
- Maintain a slight bend in your elbows to reduce joint strain.
- Keep your shoulders down and relaxed throughout the exercise.
Substitutes
Swap Front Raise (Dumbbell) for
The app's swap picker ranks these the same way: same muscles, similar movement, similar equipment.
Let the app run the Front Raise (Dumbbell) for you
Durata picks the weight, times your rest and adds load when you earn it. That works on any of our 50 free programs, or on a session you put together yourself.