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dumbbell incline shoulder raise
Target

serratus anterior

Equipment

dumbbell

dumbbell incline shoulder raise

chest

How to Perform the dumbbell incline shoulder raise

1

Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing down.

2

Rest the dumbbells on your thighs and lean back onto the bench.

3

Use your thighs to help raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, then rotate your wrists so that your palms are facing forward.

4

Exhale and slowly raise the dumbbells above your head, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.

5

Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height.

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

deltoidstrapezius