Dumbbell Standing Front and Lateral Raise

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Coach's Tips

This raise targets both the front and side at the same time.

1. Stand shoulder-width apart holding a dumbbell in each hand.

2. Position the dumbbells in front of your thighs with your palms facing your body.

1. Slightly bend your elbows and lift the dumbbells at a 45-degree angle in front of your body.

2. Raise them to shoulder height, pause for a moment,

3. and slowly lower back to the starting position.

Exhale when lifting the dumbbell and inhale when lowering it.

1. Do not lift with momentum by shaking your upper body; focus on stimulating the front and side of your shoulders with light weights.

2. If you have shoulder pain, adjust the height to be lower than your shoulders while performing the exercise.

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