Exercise
Standing front raise on the mat with a resistance band under the feet for controlled anterior shoulder strength.
Setup instructions
Stand tall on the mat with feet hip-width apart. Stand on the centre of a resistance band with one end in each hand. Let the arms hang at the sides with palms facing the thighs and light band tension. Engage the core gently and grow tall through the spine.
Breathing cues
Exhale to raise. Inhale to hold. Exhale to lower.
Movement steps
- 1Inhale to prepare with the arms at the sides.
- 2Exhale to lift the arms forward to shoulder height against band tension.
- 3Keep the shoulders relaxed and the ribs from flaring.
- 4Inhale to hold briefly at shoulder height.
- 5Exhale to lower the arms with control.
Common mistakes
Swinging the trunk for momentum; lifting the arms higher than shoulder control allows; shrugging the shoulders; using excessive band tension; holding the breath.
Safety notes
Keep the raise to shoulder height or below until control feels clear. Stop if shoulder pinching or neck tension appears.
Connections
Muscles worked
Goals supported
Equipment needed
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FAQs
Is Resistance Band Front Raise suitable for beginners?
Yes. The standing pattern with foot-anchored band tension is easy to scale. Keep the raise to shoulder height or below.
What muscles does Resistance Band Front Raise work?
The anterior shoulders drive the forward lift while the upper back and core maintain upright trunk organisation.
What is Resistance Band Front Raise good for?
It builds front-shoulder strength with clear trunk control before reformer arm work and mat arm series.
How is Resistance Band Front Raise different from Resistance Band Lateral Raise?
Front raise lifts the arms forward, while lateral raise lifts the arms out to the sides.
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