Single Arm Dumbbell Cross Body Front Raise

Alternative Names

1-Arm Cross Body Front Raise, Single Arm DB Cross Body Front Raise

Muscles Worked

Legend

Target Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Stabilizer Muscles

Description

This shoulder exercise targets mainly the anterior deltoid and the pectoral muscles. This unilateral setup will help improve the strength and size of each shoulder individually. This setup will also help address any imbalances between both sides.

Benefits

  • This exercise targets mainly the anterior deltoid and the chest muscles.
  • This unilateral exercise also challenges the core muscles.
  • This unilateral setup help addresses any imbalances between both sides.

Risks

  • If not correctly executed, this exercise can injure the lower back and the spine.
  • This exercise can also hurt the shoulders, elbows and wrists with poor form.
  • Proper execution and progression of resistance are a must to avoid injuries.
  • Beginners should always start with light resistance and practice good form first.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Shoulders

Secondary Muscles

Biceps, Chest

Stabilizer Muscles

N/A

Experience

Intermediate (2-3 years)

Equipment

1 x Dumbbell

Exercise Type

Strength

Exertion

40%

Cardio Intensity

10%

Force

Pull

Mechanic

Isolated

Force Detail

Unilateral

Functions

N/A

Intensity

N/A

Bearing

N/A

Impact

N/A

Utilities

N/A

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