Standing Front Shoulder Plate / Dumbbell / Kettlebell Raises
- Stand tall with a tight core and flat back. Hold a weight plate, dumbbell or kettlebell with both hands in front of your hips. Be sure to use an overhand grip. You can also use a resistance band secured under your feet. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart.
- With a slight bend in the elbows, raise the weight plate up and in front of you. Pause and squeeze the shoulders when you reach chest level.
- Slowly lower the plate to the starting position, immediately moving into the next repetition.
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Standing front shoulder plate / dumbbell / kettlebell raises is a gym work out exercise that targets abs and shoulders and also involves upper back & lower traps. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Double arm side / lateral raises to overhead extension, box pike holds and open scarecrows are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as standing front shoulder plate / dumbbell / kettlebell raises. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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