Exercises

Dumbbell Lateral to Front Raises

Also known as Dumbbell Lateral-Front Transition Raises, Dumbbell Rainbow Raises, and Dumbbell Side to Front Raises

What It Is

Combines raises to the side and to the front into one sequence. It builds shoulder strength for lifting things up and overhead.

How to Do It

Stand with a light dumbbell in each hand at your sides. Raise them out to the sides to shoulder height, sweep them to the front and lower. Raise them to the front, sweep them out to the sides and lower. One rep is the whole sequence.

Tips

Stop at shoulder height in every direction. Pick a weight lighter than you'd use for side raises alone.

Skill Level

Intermediate. Free-weight lifts, single-leg balance under load, or near-bodyweight strength moves. Form matters.

Type

Strength. Builds muscle and strength with controlled, resisted movement.

Engagement

Bilateral. Each rep works both sides of the body at once.

Primary Muscles

Front Shoulders

Equipment

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