Anterior, or front, raises work the front of your shoulders also called anterior deltoids.
- Stand with your feet shoulder width apart.
- Grab a plate (at least 10 lbs or more), and hold it straight out with your arms extended at your chest level. Don't lock your elbows completely.
- Brace your body and begin lowering the weights down toward your legs.
- Stop the movement before the plate touches your legs.
- Then slowly begin lifting the weight back up to just above your starting position. You will be able to see through the hole in the plate (if you try).
- Pause and hold for a 2 count and begin the next repetition.
- Do three sets of 8 to 12 reps.