Single-arm dumbbell front raise

Dumbbell

Also called one arm dumbbell front raise, single arm front raise

Hold one dumbbell at thigh level, raise it straight in front to shoulder height with a steady arm, then lower with control.

Movement

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

Scores 1-5 averaged over sources. Tap a rating for the claims behind it. Claims are our summaries of the linked sources, fact-checked by AI.

Muscle growth higher is better2.0
Below average; better options exist for every goal. 1 source.
- 2/5 Only hits front delts, in the shortened position, and swinging adds fatigue and makes progress hard to track. Renaissance Periodization, The Worst Shoulder Exercises People Still Do (And What to Do Instead) @ 2:41videoExpert opinion2025checked by AI
Loaded stretch higher is better1.0
Hardest part is at short muscle length. 1 source.
- 1/5 Does not load the front delt in the stretch position at all. Renaissance Periodization, The Worst Shoulder Exercises People Still Do (And What to Do Instead) @ 2:41videoExpert opinion2025checked by AI