Band Front Raise
A standing band raise that lifts both arms in front of the body.
This page is a working draft. A coach has not reviewed it, so read it as a starting point, not as checked instruction.
- Pattern
- Shoulder raise
- Modality
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Mechanic
- Unknown
- Force
- Unknown
- Laterality
- Bilateral
- Impact
- Low
- Trains where
- Gym, Home
- At home
- Yes
How to do it
Set up
- Stand on the middle of the band with both feet and hold one end in each hand.
- Stand tall with the arms down and a small bend in both elbows.
Do the rep
- Raise both hands in front to shoulder height.
- Lower both hands under control without swinging the trunk.
What counts as a rep
One rep raises both hands in front to shoulder height and returns them to the thighs under control.
One rep raises both hands in front to shoulder height and returns them to the thighs under control.
Breathing
Exhale through the effort and inhale during the controlled return.
Cues
- Keep the shoulders away from the ears.
- Use a stronger band when the reps get easy.
Common mistakes
Swinging the trunk
What you seeThe hips move to start the raise.
FixUse a lighter band and keep the trunk still.
A stable position keeps the intended movement controlled.
Stop the set if
- Stop if you feel sharp pain.
- Stop if the band shows a tear or slips from its support.
- End the set when you cannot meet the rep standard under control.
General educational content, not individual coaching or medical advice.
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