Single Dumbbell Raise

A shoulders exercise targeting the shoulders, performed with dumbbell.

Single Dumbbell Raise demonstration
Single Dumbbell Raise — demonstration

Body part

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Target muscles

Shoulders

Secondary muscles

Forearms, Traps

How to do Single Dumbbell Raise

  1. With a wide stance, hold a dumbell with both hands, grasping the head of the dumbbell instead of the handle. Your arms should be extended and hanging at the waist. This will be your starting position.

  2. Raise the weight until it is above shoulder level, keeping your arms extended. Your torso and hips should remain stationary throughout the movement.

  3. Return to the starting position and repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Shoulders

Secondary

ForearmsTraps

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