Incline Dumbbell Front Raise

Pro Tip

Select an incline between 30º-45º and stick with it. The higher the incline, the more you'll train your shoulder muscles.

How To

Lie flat on the bench so that your head, upper back, lower back, and both feet are firmly pressed against the bench and ground at all points while holding two dumbbells in front of you with an overhand grip and arms extended.
Exhale and raise the dumbbells up towards your head, while keeping your arms straight.
Continue until your arms are diagonal at a 45º angle with the ground.
Inhale and lower the dumbbells down, remembering to keep your arms fully extended, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Front Shoulder

Front portion of your shoulder.

Secondary Muscle Groups

Upper Back

A significant portion of the upper region of your back. It is widest in the middle, forming a diamond shape that connects the middle of your back to both of your shoulder blades and the upper portion of your neck. It is comprised of three regions. Each region has a different function and is trained in different ways.

Upper Chest

Smallest portion of your chest, spanning from your clavicle to your shoulder. It takes up a very small area of your chest and is multiple times smaller than your sternal head.

Equipment

Dumbbells

When gripping dumbbells, make sure you position your hands in the middle of the bar and not at the end next to the plates.

Incline (Adjustable) Bench Without Rack

You can adjust this bench to various angles depending on your goals. If other rackless bench types are unavailable, you might be able to use this one as a substitute. Only substitute for benches you can match the angle of.