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Dumbbell raise

Beginner

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

What it works

Primary muscle

Front delts

Also works

TrapsUpper back

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

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
  2. 2Keep your back straight and engage your core.
  3. 3Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Band y-raiseResistance band
  • Dumbbell lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell incline t-raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell rear lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell incline rear lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Barbell rear delt raiseBarbell

Harder variations

  • Dumbbell lying one arm rear lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell incline raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell incline rear lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell incline t-raiseDumbbell
Logged today · 90 seconds restDumbbell raise

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