Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise
The Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise primarily works the Serratus Anterior, with secondary activation of the Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) and stabilizer support from the Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Triceps (Long Head). It is a dumbbell isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A dumbbell isolation push exercise targeting the Serratus Anterior.
| Equipment | Dumbbell |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Isolation |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Serratus Anterior |
| Secondary | Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Serratus Anterior (chest)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Stabilizer Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Stabilizer Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Instructions
- Preparation: Sit down on incline bench with dumbbells resting on lower thigh. Kick weights to shoulders and lean back. Position dumbbells above shoulders with elbows extended. Execution: Raise shoulders toward dumbbells as high as possible. Lower shoulders to bench and repeat. Comments: Keep arms straight throughout execution. For convenience, exercise can be performed immediately after warm up onDumbbell Incline Chest Press.
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