Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise

Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise — Start position
Start position
Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Dumbbell
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
isolation
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • shoulders
  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Sit on an Incline Bench while holding a dumbbell on each hand on top of your thighs.

  2. Lift your legs up to kick the weights to your shoulders and lean back. Position the dumbbells above your shoulders with your arms extended. The arms should be perpendicular to the floor with your palms facing forward and knuckles pointing towards the ceiling. This will be your starting position.

  3. While keeping the arms straight and locked, lift the dumbbells by raising the shoulders from the bench as you breathe out.

  4. Bring back the dumbbells to the starting position as you breathe in.

  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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