This exercise involves lying on an incline bench with dumbbells in hand and raising them up to shoulder level, targeting the shoulder muscles. It is a great exercise for building strength and definition in the shoulders.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the anterior (front) deltoids, which are responsible for shoulder flexion and horizontal shoulder adduction
- Improves shoulder strength and stability
- Helps to prevent shoulder injuries
- Can be performed with a variety of weights to increase or decrease intensity
- Can be easily modified for individuals with shoulder limitations or injuries
- Engages the core muscles for added stability and balance
How to perform
- Start by lying on an incline bench with your feet firmly planted on the ground.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing down and your arms extended straight out to the sides.
- Slowly raise the dumbbells up towards the ceiling, keeping your arms straight and your palms facing down.
- Pause at the top of the movement and then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Anterior Deltoid
Primary
Lateral Deltoid
Primary
Traps
Primary
Chest
Primary