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Visual demonstration of the Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head exercise

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Beginner

Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Shoulders
Secondary muscles
Chest
Equipment
Dumbbells
Exercise guide

Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head is a free weights exercise targeting Shoulders (Anterior Deltoids) using Dumbbells.

Step by step

How to perform it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip (palms facing down). Let your arms hang straight down in front of your hips.
  2. Raise both dumbbells simultaneously in front of you, keeping your arms straight and lifting until the dumbbells are above your head.
  3. Hold the position briefly at the top, ensuring your arms are fully extended above your head.
  4. Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control, keeping your movements slow and steady. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head

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