The best dumbbell exercises to specifically target the front deltoids include:
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Dumbbell Front Raises
This is the quintessential exercise for the front delts. Keep your arms straight and raise the weights straight out in front of you. -
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Sitting or standing, press the dumbbells straight overhead, focusing on using the front delts to drive the movement. -
Dumbbell Alternating Shoulder Press
Pressing one dumbbell up at a time challenges the front delts to work unilaterally. -
Dumbbell Shoulder Tap
Start in a pushup position, then reach one hand up to tap the opposite shoulder, working the front delts isometrically. -
Dumbbell Plate Front Raise
Hold a weight plate with both hands and raise it straight out in front of you, emphasizing the front delts. -
Dumbbell Overhead Raise
From a standing position, raise the dumbbells straight overhead, keeping a slight bend in the elbows. -
Dumbbell Upright Row
Keeping your elbows high, row the dumbbells up towards your chin, involving the front delts. -
Dumbbell Scaption
Raise the weights out to the sides at a 30-45 degree angle, targeting the middle and front delts.
Be sure to use proper form, avoid excessive swinging, and progressively overload the weight over time. Incorporate 2-3 of these front delt exercises into your shoulder/upper body workouts 1-2 times per week.