DUMBBELL FRONT RAISE

This is one my favourite exercise for developing the anterior deltoid or the front part of the shoulder.  The most popular exercises that develop the anterior deltoid involve lifting heavy and placing a lot of stress on the lower back too, in the process.  They also hit the triceps hard, sometimes limiting the strength of the deltoid.  But dumbbell front raises supersetted with front presses or military press circumvent all these hurdles and is perhaps the best way to develop the anterior deltoid.

1. This exercise can be done seated or standing, but I would always advise you to do this exercise standing.  Seated position may put a lot of stress on the lower back and hip joints when you go heavy on almost all exercise, which involve the weights to be lifted over head.  Adopt a comfortable stance with each hand at the side of the thighs, holding a dumbbell, with the palms facing your thighs.  This is also called a neutral grip.

2. Without arching your back, slowly raise the dumbbell to the level of your eyes and bring it down.