Front Incline Dumbbell Raise
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the shoulders, using dumbbells.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Front Incline Dumbbell Raise
- Sit 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.
- Extend 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.
- Slowly 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.
- Lower the arms back to the starting position as you inhale.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Front Incline Dumbbell Raise
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Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise
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Smith Incline Shoulder Raise
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Side Laterals to Front Raise
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do front incline dumbbell raise work?
Front Incline Dumbbell Raise primarily works the shoulders.
What equipment do I need for front incline dumbbell raise?
Front Incline Dumbbell Raise uses dumbbells.
Front Incline Dumbbell Raise: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Front Incline Dumbbell Raise is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of front incline dumbbell raise?
Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise, Front Cable Raise, Smith Incline Shoulder Raise train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my front incline dumbbell raise reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; front incline dumbbell raise can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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