Hammer Front And Side Raise
This shoulder exercise mainly works your front shoulders and rear shoulders, with help from your chest, latissimus dorsi and middle shoulders. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16
How to do Hammer Front And Side Raise
Stand with dumbbells at your sides using a hammer grip. Raise both dumbbells directly in front with a hammer grip, then on the next move, lift both to the sides, maintaining the hammer grip. Alternate between front and side raises.
Common mistakes
Using momentum. Raising above shoulder height.
Breathing
Inhale when lowering, exhale when raising.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Front Shoulders, Rear Shoulders
Secondary Muscles
Chest, Latissimus Dorsi, Middle Shoulders, Serratus Anterior
Tertiary Muscles
Traps
