Front Incline Dumbbell Raise
How to do the Front Incline Dumbbell Raise
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Sit down on an incline bench with the incline set anywhere between 30 to 60 degrees while holding a dumbbell on each hand. Tip: You can change the angle to hit the muscle a little differently each time.
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Extend your arms straight in front of you and have your palms facing down with the dumbbells raised about 1 inch above your thighs. This will be your starting position.
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Slowly raise the dumbbells straight up until they are slightly above your shoulders, while keeping your elbows locked. Squeeze at the top for a second and make sure you breathe out during this portion of the movement. Tip: Keep your head resting down against the bench and your legs on the floor at all times.
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Lower the arms back to the starting position as you inhale.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
How to program the Front Incline Dumbbell Raise
Sets and reps
As an isolation movement, the Front Incline Dumbbell Raise is best trained with moderate loads and higher reps: 2–4 sets of 10–15 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest. Chasing heavy weight on isolation work usually degrades form before it builds muscle — prioritize a full range of motion and a controlled negative. Program it after your compound lifts.
Progression
The Front Incline Dumbbell Raise is beginner-friendly. Start with a load (or rep count) you can complete with clean form on every set, then add a small amount of weight or 1–2 reps each week. When you hit the top of your rep range on all sets, increase the load and drop back to the bottom of the range — simple double progression.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Front Incline Dumbbell Raise work?
The Front Incline Dumbbell Raise primarily targets the Shoulders.
What equipment do I need for the Front Incline Dumbbell Raise?
You need Dumbbell. Difficulty level: Beginner.
How many sets and reps of the Front Incline Dumbbell Raise should I do?
Do 2–4 sets of 10–15 reps with 60–90 seconds rest, focusing on a full range of motion and controlled tempo rather than maximum load.
