
Front Incline Dumbbell Raise
Lie back on a 30-60 degree incline bench, arms extended forward, and raise the dumbbells to just above shoulder level. Keep elbows locked and head resting on the bench.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 3
Form sequence
01 · seated setup
Sit down on an incline bench with the incline set anywhere between 30 to 60 degrees while holding a dumbbell on each hand. Tip: You can change the angle to hit the muscle a little differently each time.
02 · start
Extend your arms straight in front of you and have your palms facing down with the dumbbells raised about 1 inch above your thighs. This will be your starting position.
03 · raise · Key step
Slowly raise the dumbbells straight up until they are slightly above your shoulders, while keeping your elbows locked. Squeeze at the top for a second and make sure you breathe out during this portion of the movement. Tip: Keep your head resting down against the bench and your legs on the floor at all times.
04 · lower
Lower the arms back to the starting position as you inhale.
05 · repeat
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
What's working
3D
- Anterior Deltoid
Primary · 338 exercises
- Lateral Deltoid
Primary · 338 exercises
- Posterior Deltoid
Primary · 338 exercises
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