Front Incline Dumbbell Raise
Front Incline Dumbbell Raise is a resistance exercise - shoulder flexion exercise involving Anterior deltoid. Use these steps to learn the movement and work with your coach to choose a suitable level.
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- Primary muscles
- Anterior deltoid
- Secondary muscles
- Clavicular head of pectoralis major, Serratus anterior, Middle deltoid, Rectus abdominis
- Exercise type
- Resistance exercise - shoulder flexion
Exercise technique
- Incline
Set the backrest at a moderate angle where you can sit securely.
- Position
Rest your head and back against the support.
- Start
Hold the dumbbells in front, slightly above your thighs.
- Grip
Face your palms down and keep your arms comfortably extended.
- Raise
Move both arms forward and upward relative to your torso.
- Top position
Stop at an angle your shoulders can control.
- Lower
Lower slowly without resting the weights on your thighs.
Key technique points
- Keep your head against the support.
- Keep your hips fixed on the bench.
- Do not lock your elbows forcefully.
- Move both dumbbells along matching paths.
- Do not change the backrest angle during the set.
- Keep your shoulders away from your neck.
Common mistakes
Lifting off the backrest
The benefit of the inclined support is lost.
Resting the dumbbells
Shoulder tension disappears at the bottom.
Rigid elbows
The joints are unnecessarily stressed at end range.
Uneven raising
The torso tends to rotate to one side.
Arching the lower back
Back angle increases arm height.
Reaching the head forward
The neck moves out of alignment with the torso.
Frequently asked questions
Front Incline Dumbbell Raise: why is “Lifting off the backrest” a mistake?
The benefit of the inclined support is lost.
Front Incline Dumbbell Raise: why is “Resting the dumbbells” a mistake?
Shoulder tension disappears at the bottom.
Front Incline Dumbbell Raise: why is “Rigid elbows” a mistake?
The joints are unnecessarily stressed at end range.
Front Incline Dumbbell Raise: why is “Uneven raising” a mistake?
The torso tends to rotate to one side.
Front Incline Dumbbell Raise: why is “Arching the lower back” a mistake?
Back angle increases arm height.
Front Incline Dumbbell Raise: why is “Reaching the head forward” a mistake?
The neck moves out of alignment with the torso.
What should I focus on when doing Front Incline Dumbbell Raise?
Keep your head against the support. Keep your hips fixed on the bench. Do not lock your elbows forcefully. Move both dumbbells along matching paths. Do not change the backrest angle during the set. Keep your shoulders away from your neck.
Related exercises
- Arnold Press
- Barbell Push Press
- Alternating Battle Rope Waves
- Bear Crawl
- Dumbbell Thruster
- Exercise Guide
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