Front Incline Dumbbell Raise

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Front Incline Dumbbell Raise — start position — START

Front Incline Dumbbell Raise — finish position — FINISH

How to do it

01Sit down on an incline bench with the incline set anywhere between 30 to 60 degrees while holding a dumbbell on each hand. Tip: You can change the angle to hit the muscle a little differently each time.
02Extend your arms straight in front of you and have your palms facing down with the dumbbells raised about 1 inch above your thighs. This will be your starting position.
03Slowly raise the dumbbells straight up until they are slightly above your shoulders, while keeping your elbows locked. Squeeze at the top for a second and make sure you breathe out during this portion of the movement. Tip: Keep your head resting down against the bench and your legs on the floor at all times.
04Lower the arms back to the starting position as you inhale.
05Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Alternatives & substitutions

Same movement pattern, same primary muscles — swap by what you have.

With dumbbell

Front Dumbbell Raise Side Lateral Raise Alternating Deltoid Raise Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench

With cable

Face Pull Bent Over Low-Pulley Side Lateral Cable Seated Lateral Raise

With barbell

Upright Barbell Row

With bands

Band Pull Apart

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