Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise
Description
The dumbbell incline shoulder raise performs front raises while lying on an incline bench, face up. The incline extends the range of motion at the bottom, creating a deeper stretch on the front deltoid compared to standing front raises.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise Instructions
- Set an incline bench to 30 to 45 degrees. Sit back holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Let the dumbbells hang at arm’s length — the incline allows them to hang below shoulder level.
- Raise both dumbbells forward and up to shoulder height.
- Keep arms straight with a slight elbow bend.
- Lower under control all the way down to the start — full range of motion.
- The incline provides a deeper stretch at the bottom.
- Use light weight. Aim for 10 to 12 reps.
- Move with controlled tempo throughout.
Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise Form & Visual
Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise Benefits
- Deeper front delt stretch from incline angle
- Extended range of motion at the bottom
- Builds front delt through full range
- Light weight is effective
- Easy to set up
- Useful for shoulder development
Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid (primary)
- Lateral deltoid (slight)
- Upper trapezius (slight)
Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Front Raise (standing)
- DB Seated Front Raise
- Cable Forward Raise
- Incline Y-Raise
- Incline Lateral Raise
