Movement overview

The Lateral to Front Raise is a compound shoulder exercise that targets the deltoid muscles, specifically the anterior and lateral heads. This movement involves lifting dumbbells from the sides of your body to the front, engaging both shoulder abduction and flexion.

Step-by-step cues

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with arms at your sides.
2. Keep a slight bend in your elbows and maintain a neutral spine throughout the exercise.
3. Raise the dumbbells laterally to shoulder height, keeping your palms facing down.
4. Without pausing, bring the dumbbells forward in a controlled manner until they are directly in front of you at shoulder height.
5. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position by reversing the movement.
6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Technical tips

• Ensure your movements are smooth and controlled to maximize muscle engagement and reduce injury risk.
• Avoid using momentum; focus on using your shoulder muscles to lift the weights.
• Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to maintain stability and support your lower back.
• Start with lighter weights to perfect your form before progressing to heavier loads.
• Breathe out as you lift the weights and inhale as you lower them back down.