Shoulders - Seated Front Dumbbell Raises
Overview
To develop the front of the delts. The action used in this exercise is flexion and extension. The muscles designed to be used are the Deltoid, Teres Major, Pectoralis Major and Latissimus Dorsi. Other muscles involved are the Coracobrachialis, Biceps Brachii, Triceps, Brachii, Subcapularis, Infraspinatus and the Teres Minor.Training Steps
- Using a adjustable bench, set it si it is just below 90 degrees.
- Sit with your feet shoulder width apart and firmly on the ground, hold two dumbbells palms facing down hands resting on your thighs.
- Liftinging one dumbbell at a time raise the dumbbell from your thigh directly in front of your body untill the dumbbell reaches your eye level.
- Slowly lower the weight to the start position.
- Alternate arms waiting untill one side is lowered before raising the other.
Training Tips
- When lifting the dumbbell make sure it passes in front of your face.
- Being seated will enable you to keep a more controlled motion.
- Do not lean to the side of the weights, try and keep straight.
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