Dumbbell 6 Ways Raise
Description
The dumbbell 6 ways raise extends the four-way raise concept by adding two additional directions, hitting the shoulders from six different angles in a single complex set. The combination might include front raise, lateral raise, bent rear raise, Y raise, T raise, and W raise. It builds complete shoulder and upper back development.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Dumbbell 6 Ways Raise Instructions
- Stand with light dumbbells in each hand. Begin with a front raise to shoulder height.
- Continue with a lateral raise out to the sides at shoulder height.
- Hinge forward and perform a bent over rear delt raise.
- Stand up and complete a Y raise at 45 degrees forward.
- Hinge forward again for a T raise out to the sides.
- Pull the dumbbells back toward your hips for a W raise (external rotation).
- That sequence is one rep of the six-way raise.
- Continue cycling through the six directions for the full set.
Dumbbell 6 Ways Raise Form & Visual
Dumbbell 6 Ways Raise Benefits
- Hits shoulders from six different angles
- Strong time under tension
- Builds complete shoulder development
- Includes rotator cuff work
- Time-efficient compound shoulder movement
- Useful for hypertrophy and shoulder health
Dumbbell 6 Ways Raise Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid
- Lateral deltoid
- Posterior deltoid
- Trapezius
- Rotator cuff
Dumbbell 6 Ways Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell 4 Ways Lateral Raise
- Dumbbell Lateral Raise
- Cuban Press
- Y Raise
