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Dumbbell Front Raise

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Difficulty

Easy_to_Medium

Equipment Needed

Dumbbells

Starting Position

Find the appropriately weighted dumbbells and hold it in your hands, palms facing towards each other.

Procedure

  1. Extend you arms upward until your hands are in line with the shoulders (palms facing towards each other)
  2. Slowly lower your arms to the starting position.
  3. Repeat.

Coaching Keys

 
  • Keep the abs braced or tight.
  • Your hands should not raise above shoulder level.

You Should Feel it...

In the anterior (front) part of the shoulder and the abdominals.

Exercise Purpose

Improves shoulder strength, strength endurance while minimizing fatigue while holding ski poles.

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