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 as an Injury Risk — avoid swinging.

Sources

Historical reference · reference manual (page cited)

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Cited authorities in source: Ellison (1991).

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