This exercise involves standing with a resistance band in front of you and raising your arms straight out in front of you, keeping your elbows straight. It targets the front deltoids and can be done with varying levels of resistance.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Band
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the anterior deltoids, which are responsible for lifting the arms in front of the body
- Helps to improve shoulder stability and mobility
- Can be done with resistance bands, making it a convenient exercise to do at home or while traveling
- Allows for a greater range of motion compared to traditional dumbbell front raises
- Can be easily modified by changing the resistance band or adjusting the grip
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a resistance band with both hands, palms facing down.
- Extend your arms straight out in front of you, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- Slowly raise your arms up to shoulder height, keeping them straight and parallel to the ground.
- Hold for a second, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Anterior Deltoid
Primary
Traps
Primary
Chest
Primary