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Dumbbell incline raise

Intermediate

Dumbbell incline raise is a isolation dumbbell exercise for the front delts, also working the traps and triceps.

What it works

Primary muscle

Front delts

Also works

TrapsTriceps

Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement
Push
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Sit on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.
  2. 2Lean back on the bench and raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, palms facing forward.
  3. 3Keeping your back against the bench, exhale and raise the dumbbells above your head, fully extending your arms.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Dumbbell incline one arm lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell one arm lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell lateral to front raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell rear delt raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell seated lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Cable lateral raiseCable

Easier variations

  • Dumbbell front raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell lying on floor rear delt raiseDumbbell
Logged today · 90 seconds restDumbbell incline raise

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