Kettlebell Front Raise

A front raise with the offset weight of a kettlebell, which challenges shoulder stabilisation.

• Isolation
• Dumbbell
• Beginner

How to do it

• Hold the bell by the handle with both hands or one
• Raise in front to shoulder height
• Lower slowly and under control

Sets, reps and tempo

Ranges: 10–15 reps · 0–2 RIR

Tempo: 2 s on the way down, squeeze 1 s at the peak and stay in control, no swinging

Common mistakes

• Using hip momentum
• Shrugging your traps to help

Muscles worked

Primary

• Shoulders

Alternatives

• Dumbbell Front Raise
• Lateral Raise