Shoulders
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise
Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise is a beginner-friendly shoulder exercise performed with dumbbells. It also involves the arms and back.
Dumbbell
The equipment listed for this variation.
Beginner
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Shoulders
Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise also involves arms, back.
Strength
Movement pattern: raise. This is an isolation exercise.
Beginner
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise
- Sit on an Incline Bench while holding a dumbbell on each hand on top of your thighs.
- 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.
- While keeping the arms straight and locked, lift the dumbbells by raising the shoulders from the bench as you breathe out.
- Bring back the dumbbells to the starting position as you breathe in.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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FAQ
Common questions about Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise.
What muscles does Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise work?
Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise primarily trains the shoulders and also involves the arms and back.
Is Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise beginner-friendly?
Yes. It is listed as beginner-friendly.
What equipment do I need for Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise?
This variation uses dumbbells.
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