Exercise:

Seated Front Dumbbell Raise

Target Muscle:

Shoulders (Anterior)

Secondary Muscle:

Traps

Equipment Needed:

Flat bench, dumbbells

Proper Execution:

Sit on the edge of a flat bench and pick up a pair of dumbbells. Your palms should be facing in and your arms should be slightly bent. With your feet planted firmly on the ground, raise one of the dumbbells up while twisting your arm inward (you should alternate between arms) until it is slightly higher than your shoulders. Lower the weight over the same path and then perform the movement with the other arm. Continue the exercise until you reach muscular failure.

Tips:

Make sure you don't raise the dumbbells much higher than your shoulders and also make sure to keep your arms slightly bent throughout the entire lift. You can allow your body to sway slightly as you lift and lower the weight instead of staying completely rigid and upright. Moving naturally will maximize muscle stimulation and prevent stress to your lower back.