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Seated light dumbbell front raise

Regression of Dumbbell Front Raise

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REGRESSION · HOW TO DO IT

Seated light dumbbell front raise

These steps are written specifically for the Seated light dumbbell front raise. Follow them in order and stop before you lose the position.

  1. 01
    Set up your version

    Set up specifically for the Seated light dumbbell front raise. Use a stable seated position and keep the pelvis still. Keep resistance intentionally low so position—not load—is the challenge.

  2. 02
    Move the pattern

    Keep the elbows softly unlocked and raise the arms forward through shoulder flexion until the hands reach approximately shoulder height.

  3. 03
    Match the demand

    Use this version to make the position repeatable before adding range, load, or speed.

  4. 04
    Finish with control

    Pause without leaning back or swinging, then lower the dumbbells more slowly than you raised them until the arms return beside the body. Lower more slowly than you lift.

START WHERE YOU CAN WIN

Regress the demand

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EARN THE NEXT STEP

Progress the ownership

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Seated light dumbbell front raise

Sets: 3–4 · Reps: 8–15

Seated light dumbbell front raise is a regression of Dumbbell Front Raise. Use the written card above for its exact setup and execution.

Short range: Short range means the target muscle finishes squeezed in its shortened position.

WHY IT EARNS A SPOT

Own the position,
then earn the load.

The anterior deltoid begins relatively lengthened with the arms beside the body and becomes more shortened as the arms rise toward shoulder height. The dumbbells provide direct, measurable loading without requiring maximal anatomical shortening.