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Dumbbell One Arm Front Raise

Dumbbell · Isolation · Isolation

Anterior Deltoid Upper Chest Joint friendly

Default prescription & biomechanics

Primary muscles
Anterior Deltoid
Secondary muscles
Upper Chest
Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement pattern
Isolation (Push force)
Difficulty
Intermediate
Working rep range
10-12 reps per set
Between-set interval
90 seconds rest

Step-by-step coaching cues

  1. Position your body securely with strict alignment to isolate the anterior_deltoid.
  2. Initiate the movement by contracting the target muscle, keeping all secondary joints stationary.
  3. Hold peak contraction for 1 to 2 seconds with maximal mind-muscle tension.
  4. Lower under strict 3-second eccentric control through a full, pain-free range of motion.

Joint & safety considerations

No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Dumbbell One Arm Front Raise. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.

Biomechanical alternatives & swaps

Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.

Exercise Relationship Equipment
Barbell Front Raise Barbell swap Barbell
Cable Front Raise Cable swap Cable
Cable One Arm Front Raise Cable swap Cable
Resistance Band Shoulder Pass-Through Bands swap Bands
Dumbbell Lateral to Front Raise Same movement pattern Dumbbell
Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise Same movement pattern Dumbbell

From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.