Combine Arm and Shoulder Moves with Curl Into Front Raise

Curl Into Front Raise

Rep Range

5-10

Hints

Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart. Hold the dumbbells on your thighs, palms facing forward, with your elbows pinned to your sides. Engage your biceps and perform a curl, bringing the dumbbells towards your shoulders. Once you've completed the curl, lower the dumbbells back to the starting position on your thighs. Transitioning to the front raise, rotate your palms so they face your body. With a slight bend in your elbows, raise the dumbbells straight out in front of you, aiming for shoulder height or slightly above. Control the motion as you bring them back down to your thighs. Continue to alternate between the curl and front raise for the duration of your set.

Common Mistakes

Using momentum: Ensure that you are using your muscle strength and not momentum to lift the weights. Swinging can result in strain or injury. Elbow movement: For both exercises, keep your elbows stable. During the curl, ensure they remain pinned to your sides. During the front raise, avoid excessive bending or straightening.

Breathing

Inhale as you lower the dumbbells during both exercises. Exhale as you perform the curl and as you lift the dumbbells during the front raise.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Biceps, Front Shoulders

Secondary Muscles

Brachialis, Forearm, Upper Chest, Middle Shoulders, Serratus Anterior

Tertiary Muscles

Rear Shoulders, Traps, Core