Serratus anterior · Dumbbell · Intermediate

How to do Balance Style Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise

The dumbbell incline shoulder raise targets the serratus anterior and also works the deltoids and trapezius. It is performed on an incline bench and involves raising dumbbells above the head while maintaining control and proper form.

Balance Style Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise demonstration

Primary muscle: Serratus anterior
Also works: Deltoids and Trapezius
Equipment: Dumbbell
Level: Intermediate
Category: Chest

How to do Balance Style Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise, step by step

Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing down.
Rest the dumbbells on your thighs and lean back onto the bench.
Use your thighs to help raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, then rotate your wrists so that your palms are facing forward. Maintain balance form throughout.
Exhale and slowly raise the dumbbells above your head, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Balance Style Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise works your serratus anterior as the main mover, with help from your deltoids and trapezius.

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