Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head

A intermediate strength exercise for the shoulders, done with a dumbbell.

Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head: finishing position

Main muscles: Shoulders
Equipment: Dumbbell
Level: Intermediate
Type: Isolation
Movement: Push

How to do the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head

Hold the dumbbells in front of your thighs, palms facing your thighs.
Keep your arms straight with a slight bend at the elbows but keep them locked. This will be your starting position.
Raise the dumbbells in a semicircular motion to arm's length overhead as you exhale.
Slowly return to the starting position using the same path as you inhale.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Sets and reps

Muscle	3–4 sets of 10–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds
Pump or finisher	2–3 sets of 15–20 reps, rest 45–60 seconds

Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.

Alternatives to the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head

Questions

What muscles does the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head work?

Mainly the shoulders.

Is the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head good for beginners?

It's rated intermediate. Beginners can build up to it with Alternating Deltoid Raise first.

What can I do instead of the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head?

Good alternatives that train the shoulders: Dumbbell Lying One-Arm Rear Lateral Raise, Dumbbell Lying Rear Lateral Raise, Lying One-Arm Lateral Raise or Lying Rear Delt Raise.

How many sets and reps of the Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head should I do?

Muscle: 3–4 sets of 10–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds. Pump or finisher: 2–3 sets of 15–20 reps, rest 45–60 seconds.

Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).