The front or anterior deltoid runs from the outer third of the collarbone to the upper arm, and it raises the arm forward and upward. It also assists in bringing the arm across the body and rotating it inwards, which is why it works alongside the chest rather than independently of it.
It gets two kinds of work. Overhead pressing loads it as the prime mover through the full range. Horizontal pressing, including every bench press variation, recruits it heavily as an assistant, and incline angles increase that share. Front raises isolate the action but add little that pressing has not already covered, which is why the front delts are usually the best-trained third of the shoulder without anything being aimed at them.
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How many front delt exercises does GymVim have?
65 exercises train the front delts as their primary muscle. Every one has a video, step-by-step instructions and the mistakes people actually make, free in the app.
What equipment do front delt exercises need?
The most common are dumbbell, barbell, kettlebell, bodyweight. 8 of the 65 need no equipment at all.
Are there beginner front delt exercises?
Yes. 31 of the 65 are rated beginner, 27 intermediate and 7 advanced. The filters at the top of this page narrow the list to one level.
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