Kettlebell front raise — Form
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Kettle Bell

Upper body

Kettlebell front raise

Suggested start: 2–3 sets · 8–12 reps · rest 2 min between sets

Repetitions
Raised positionKettlebell
Controlled two-hand kettlebell front raise with arms extended at shoulder height, soft elbows and a still upright torso; front deltoids highlighted coral.
Front deltoids

Lift one light bell in front of you with both hands. Keep your trunk still and let your shoulders control both the lift and the return.

How to do it

  1. Grip the handle

    Stand hip-width apart with both hands beside each other on the handle. Let the bell hang in front of your thighs.

  2. Set a steady base

    Soften your knees, brace your middle and keep wrists straight with a small bend in your elbows.

  3. Raise in front

    Lift the bell smoothly to shoulder height or lower within a comfortable range. Keep your ribs down and shoulders away from your ears.

  4. Lower slowly

    Bring the bell back in front of your thighs without dropping it or using your hips to begin the next lift.

Find your form

Keep in mind

  • Choose a light bell you can lower smoothly.
  • Keep the elbow bend small and unchanged.

Watch out for

  • Swinging the bell with a hip drive.
  • Shrugging or leaning backward to lift higher.

Movement references

ACE · Front raise mechanics (two-hand kettlebell adaptation) (opens in a new tab)