dumbbell incline raise
A shoulders exercise targeting the delts, performed with dumbbell.
How to do dumbbell incline raise
Sit on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.
Lean back on the bench and raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, palms facing forward.
Keeping your back against the bench, exhale and raise the dumbbells above your head, fully extending your arms.
Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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