Dumbbell Incline Front Raise
Build stronger shoulders! This incline front raise targets your front deltoids for a more defined, powerful upper body.
The Dumbbell Incline Front Raise mainly works the shoulders and chest, with help from the back and traps. You'll need: dumbbells or incline bench.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Incline Front Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)
Secondary
Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
Dumbbell Incline Front Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Dumbbell Incline Front Raise
Select a pair of dumbbells appropriate for your strength level and adjust an incline bench to a 15-30 degree angle.
Sit back on the bench with your feet flat on the floor and a dumbbell in each hand. Your palms should be facing inward toward your body.
Lean back slightly and keep your back firmly against the bench with a slight natural arch in your lower back. Engage your core for stability.
Begin with the dumbbells at your sides, arms extended but with a slight bend in the elbows.
Raise the dumbbells out in front of you to approximately shoulder height, maintaining the slight bend in your elbows.
Pause for a brief moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your shoulder muscles.
Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Make sure to control the weight through both the lifting and lowering phases of the exercise, avoiding any swinging or momentum to ensure safety and maximum muscle activation. As with any exercise, proper form is crucial to avoid injury and maximize effectiveness.
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Dumbbell Incline Front Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Incline Front Raise work?
The Dumbbell Incline Front Raise mainly works the shoulders and chest, with help from the back and traps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Incline Front Raise?
Dumbbells or incline bench.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Incline Front Raise go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Dumbbell Incline Front Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Bodyweight Upper-Chest Raise, Barbell Front Raise, Barbell Seated Front Raise and Diagonal Front Scoop Raise.
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