Dumbbell Alternating Incline Front Raise

Classification

Instructions

Preparation

Grasp dumbbells and lie supine on upper portion of 45 degree incline bench with legs straight. Position dumbbells downward below each shoulder.

Execution

With elbows straight or slightly bent, raise one dumbbell forward, up and over shoulder until upper arm is vertical. Lower dumbbell down to starting position. Repeat raise with other arm, alternating between sides.

Comments

Movement can also be performed on old fashion incline bench without seat.

Muscles

Target

• Deltoid, Anterior

Synergists

• Pectoralis Major, Clavicular
• Deltoid, Lateral
• Trapezius, Middle
• Trapezius, Lower
• Serratus Anterior, Inferior Digitations

Stabilizers

• Serratus Anterior
• Wrist Extensors