Raise a kettlebell from hip/thigh level straight in front of you to about shoulder height, emphasizing the front (anterior) deltoid. Maintain a controlled motion and a braced core throughout.
How to do the Front Raise (Kettlebell)#
- Stand tall with feet hip-width and hold the kettlebell by the handle in front of your thighs with a neutral grip.
- Brace your core and keep a small bend in the elbow of the working arm.
- Lift the kettlebell straight forward until your hand reaches shoulder height, keeping the wrist neutral and the torso still.
- Avoid shrugging or letting the shoulder hike toward your ear; keep the shoulderblade down and stable.
- Lower the kettlebell slowly back to the start under control and reset before the next rep.
Muscles worked#
- Primary: Front delts (Anterior Deltoid)
Common mistakes#
- Using momentum by swinging the torso to lift the weight.
- Raising the kettlebell higher than shoulder level.
- Shrugging the shoulder instead of isolating the front deltoid.
- Allowing the wrist to bend instead of staying neutral.
