Dumbbell Incline Powell Raise
Strengthen your rear deltoids with the Dumbbell Incline Powell Raise. Isolate & build a stronger, more defined upper back and shoulders.
The Dumbbell Incline Powell Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: dumbbells or incline bench.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Incline Powell Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)
Secondary
Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers); Shoulder Abductor (supraspinatus)
Dumbbell Incline Powell Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Dumbbell Incline Powell Raise
Adjust an incline bench to a comfortable angle around 45-60 degrees.
Lie prone (face down) on the incline bench with your feet flat on the floor for stability.
Grasp a dumbbell in one hand with a neutral grip (palm facing inward).
Position your arm so it is hanging straight down towards the floor and slightly in front of you, elbow slightly bent.
Without changing the bend in your elbow, raise the dumbbell up to the side in a wide arc, keeping your body still.
Lift until your arm is slightly higher than parallel to the floor, as seen in the images.
Squeeze your shoulder at the top of the movement for a moment.
Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Make sure to keep your movements controlled, focus on activating the posterior deltoid, and avoid using momentum to lift the weight. Adjust the weight and reps according to your fitness level.
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Dumbbell Incline Powell Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Incline Powell Raise work?
The Dumbbell Incline Powell Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the posterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Incline Powell Raise?
Dumbbells or incline bench.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Incline Powell Raise go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Dumbbell Incline Powell Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Lying Incline Rear-Delt Raise, Dumbbell Incline Y-Raise, Dumbbell Prone Rear-Delt Swing and Dumbbell Prone W-Raise.
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