Build Shoulder Strength with Front Raise Into Reverse Grip Raise

Front Raise Into Reverse Grip Raise

Rep Range

5-10

Hints

Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Start with the dumbbells in front of your thighs, palms facing towards you. Begin the exercise by elevating the dumbbells directly in front of you for the front raise. Keep your arms straight or with a slight bend in the elbows. Lift the dumbbells slightly above shoulder height. After completing the front raise and lowering the dumbbells back to the starting position, rotate the wrists so your palms face the ceiling, transitioning to a reverse grip. From this position, raise the dumbbells diagonally outward and upward, moving them in a V-shape trajectory, going slightly above shoulder height. This phase accentuates different parts of the deltoid muscles. Return to the starting position by lowering the dumbbells following the same diagonal path, then rotating the wrists back so that the palms face you once again. This combined motion effectively targets various sections of the deltoid muscles, ensuring a balanced shoulder workout.

Common Mistakes

Avoid swinging or using momentum. The motion should be controlled and steady to optimize muscle engagement. Be cautious of any jerky rotations of the wrist and ensure the diagonal movement in the reverse grip phase doesn't overextend the shoulders.

Breathing

Inhale at the starting position. Exhale during the front raise. Breathe in once more when rotating the dumbbells to the reverse grip, and exhale during the diagonal raise. Inhale again as you return to the start. By incorporating both the straight and diagonal raises into one exercise, you're providing a dynamic challenge that stimulates the deltoids thoroughly. Always prioritize form and technique over the weight, and adjust the dumbbells' weight as needed.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Front Shoulders, Middle Shoulders

Secondary Muscles

Rear Shoulders, Traps, Serratus Anterior

Tertiary Muscles

Latissimus Dorsi