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How to do Dumbbell Raise

The dumbbell raise is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoid muscles, with secondary emphasis on the traps and rhomboids. It involves lifting dumbbells out to the sides to shoulder height, focusing on controlled movement and proper form.

Dumbbell Raise demonstration
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Traps and Rhomboids
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Shoulders

How to do Dumbbell Raise, step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
  2. Keep your back straight and engage your core.
  3. Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell Raise works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your traps and rhomboids.

Track Dumbbell Raise in SPLYT

Dumbbell Raise is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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