Trunk leans back to swing the dumbbells up
Erectors generate momentum; anterior delt is underloaded.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeUpper trapezius
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Dumbbell Front Raise
Coaching cues
- Stand holding dumbbells at the front of the thighs; slight elbow bend
- Raise both arms forward to shoulder height — thumbs up or pronated
- Pause at the top; lower slowly — 3-second eccentric
- Isolates the anterior deltoid more than a lateral raise
Common faults 2
Arms raise above shoulder height
Upper trap takes over above the shoulder plane; impingement risk.
Overactive muscles
Upper trapeziusLevator scapulae
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗