Front Raise with Exercise Bands - Correct Form

Front Raise with Exercise Bands - Correct:


Front Raise with Exercise Bands - Incorrect:


Primary Muscles Worked:  Anterior Deltoids (front part of the shoulder).

1.    Start Position:  Always inspect the tube for any tears or worn spots.  Begin by looping a light tube under one or both feet.  Handles in each hand, palms facing your thighs.  Abs contracted, chest lifted and shoulders down and away from your ears.
2.    Execution:  Keeping elbows slightly bent, exhale and raise the arms straight up to the front, at shoulder, level until palms face the floor.
3.    Pause at the top of the movement.
4.    Inhale and control the movement back to the start position.
5.    Avoid this move if you have any shoulder problems or feel any pain in the shoulders (or anywhere else).

Trainer Tips:
•    Proper form, posture and correct breathing are very important – not only to isolate the targeted muscle group, but also to prevent injury.
•    Making the mind/muscle connection will insure that you get the most out of the exercise.
•    Keep your abs contracted and your upper body completely upright and still.  Stay in the muscle.
•    Avoid slinging the weights up.  If you are slinging the weights, they’re too heavy.