Muscle: Deltoid (Anterior)

The anterior deltoid is a key muscle located at the front of your shoulder. It’s shaped like a triangle and sits on top of your upper arm, connecting your collarbone to your upper arm bone. This muscle plays a crucial role in lifting your arms and helps you perform daily tasks like reaching for items on a high shelf or pushing open a door.Having strong anterior deltoids is essential for both fitness and everyday life. They contribute to your overall shoulder strength and stability, which can improve your performance in various activities, from sports to weightlifting. Plus, well-developed deltoids can help enhance your posture and give your shoulders a more defined look.Ready to strengthen your anterior deltoid? Check out these effective exercises designed to target and develop this important muscle.

The Victory Raise: The Only Exercise You Need for Big, Strong, Healthy Shoulders!

Well-developed shoulders don't happen by accident. That's because the shoulders are a…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise: Targeting Key Shoulder Muscles

In my experience, the seated dumbbell lateral raise is one of the…

Vanja Vukas

Band Lateral Raise: Target Deltoids & Trapezius Effectively

If you want to build half-moon-shaped delts at home, or on the…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Leaning Lateral Raise: Target Deltoids & Upper Back Muscles

While you can build massive shoulders with nothing but overhead presses, if…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Dumbbell Front Raise: Build Strong Deltoids & Upper Chest

For many, the front delts are an overdeveloped muscle group and either…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Seated Alternating Dumbbell Front Raise for Shoulder Strength

The seated alternating dumbbell front raise is an isolation exercise for the…

Dr. Malik

Seated Dumbbell Front Raise: Target Your Shoulders Effectively

The seated dumbbell front raise is an isolation exercise for the anterior…

Dr. Malik

Cable One-Arm Front Raise: Target Your Shoulders & Core!

The cable one-arm front raise is a very effective front deltoid isolation…

Dr. Malik

Dumbbell Lateral Raises: Build Strong Deltoids & More!

While pressing movements are the bread and butter for building big, powerful…

Dr. Malik