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Dumbbell Alternating Lateral Front Raise

Strengthen your shoulders and upper chest with the Dumbbell Alternating Lateral Front Raise. This exercise improves arm strength, shoulder stability, and posture, making it ideal for building upper body strength.
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Dumbbell Alternating Lateral Front Raise instructions
Step-by-step instructions
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Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand, hanging by your sides with your palms facing your body.
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Keeping your arms straight, raise one dumbbell up in front of you until your arm is parallel with the floor.
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Lower this arm back down to your side while simultaneously lifting the other dumbbell up in front of you.
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Keep your back straight and your core engaged throughout the exercise.
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Repeat this alternating pattern for the programmed number of reps. Be careful not to swing the weights or use momentum to lift them, as this can cause injury.
Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand, hanging by your sides with your palms facing your body.
Keeping your arms straight, raise one dumbbell up in front of you until your arm is parallel with the floor.
Lower this arm back down to your side while simultaneously lifting the other dumbbell up in front of you.
Keep your back straight and your core engaged throughout the exercise.
Repeat this alternating pattern for the programmed number of reps. Be careful not to swing the weights or use momentum to lift them, as this can cause injury.
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