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Front Arm Raises
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Front (forward-flexion) raise isolating the anterior deltoid, with trapezius, clavicular pec and serratus anterior assisting.
Detail
Front arm raises (front dumbbell raises) are the example exercise for anterior-deltoid forward flexion (raising the arm overhead). Performed with dumbbells, barbells, or crossover cables (listed as "Front Raises (A, Traps)").
Key facts
- Primary Muscles: Anterior Deltoid.
- Secondary Muscles: Trapezius (upper and middle), Pectoralis Major (clavicular), Serratus Anterior.
- Movement: shoulder flexion (forward flexion).
Connections
- anterior-deltoid — primary mover.
- trapezius / pectoralis-major / serratus-anterior — secondary.
- flexion — the joint action.
- momentum-injury-risk — avoid swinging.
SourceReference manual
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Cited authorities in source: Ellison (1991).
Educational content only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for individualized guidance, especially around injury, pregnancy, or medical conditions.
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Atlas Connections
Anterior Deltoid
The front deltoid head; produces forward flexion, horizontal adduction, and internal rotation — primarily a pressing muscle.Flexion
Bending a joint so the bones come closer together.Pectoralis Major
The chest muscle (clavicular and sternal portions); its primary action is horizontal adduction (flexion) of the arm — a powerful action.Serratus Anterior
The muscle along the rib cage that pulls the scapula forward and around the chest wall (protraction) and helps rotate it upward, acting as a stabilizer in most pressing movements.Trapezius
A muscle that functions as three different muscles — upper, middle, and lower traps — moving the scapula.Intensity
The amount of weight (resistance) lifted — also shaped by speed, reps, sets, rest interval, and workout duration.Momentum as an Injury Risk
Momentum-assisted lifting increases stress on joint structures and injury potential while decreasing the demand on the target muscles.