What are the best dumbbell exercises to target the front delts?

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The best dumbbell exercises to specifically target the front deltoids include:

  1. 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.

  2. Dumbbell Shoulder Press
    Sitting or standing, press the dumbbells straight overhead, focusing on using the front delts to drive the movement.

  3. Dumbbell Alternating Shoulder Press
    Pressing one dumbbell up at a time challenges the front delts to work unilaterally.

  4. Dumbbell Shoulder Tap
    Start in a pushup position, then reach one hand up to tap the opposite shoulder, working the front delts isometrically.

  5. Dumbbell Plate Front Raise
    Hold a weight plate with both hands and raise it straight out in front of you, emphasizing the front delts.

  6. Dumbbell Overhead Raise
    From a standing position, raise the dumbbells straight overhead, keeping a slight bend in the elbows.

  7. Dumbbell Upright Row
    Keeping your elbows high, row the dumbbells up towards your chin, involving the front delts.

  8. 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.


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