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Dumbbell incline shoulder raise

Intermediate

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

What it works

Primary muscle

Chest

Also works

Front deltsTraps

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

How to do it

  1. 1Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing down.
  2. 2Rest the dumbbells on your thighs and lean back onto the bench.
  3. 3Use your thighs to help raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, then rotate your wrists so that your palms are facing forward.
  4. 4Exhale and slowly raise the dumbbells above your head, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Barbell incline shoulder raiseBarbell
  • Smith incline shoulder raisesSmith machine
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