Band Front Raise

oec:band-front-raise

A shoulder isolation exercise using an elastic band to target the anterior deltoids.

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Also called: Resistance Band Front Raise, Banded Front Raise

How to do it

Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart, securely pinning the center of a resistance band under midfoot.
Grip the ends or handles of the band in front of your thighs with a pronated grip and a slight unlock in the elbows.

Brace your core and keep your torso tall.
Raise your arms forward in front of your body until your hands reach shoulder level.
Pause briefly at the top to emphasize peak contraction.
Lower your arms back down to the starting position in a controlled motion against the resistance of the band.

Exhale as you raise your arms forward and inhale as you lower them under control.

Using momentum or leaning backward to heave the band upward: Brace the abdominals and reduce band tension so movement occurs strictly at the shoulder joint.
Excessive shrugging of the shoulders during the raise: Keep your shoulder blades depressed and focus tension on the anterior deltoids.
Allowing the band to snap the arms down quickly without control: Resist the elastic tension through a slow, deliberate eccentric descent.

Ensure the band is firmly anchored under your feet before beginning to prevent it from slipping out.

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