Dumbbell Raise

Shoulders

Dumbbell Raise

LevelBeginner EquipmentDumbbell MechanicCompound ForcePull

A shoulder raise that lifts a pair of dumbbells away from your thighs up to shoulder height.

Strength

Primary musclesShoulders

Secondary musclesBiceps

Energy burned

≈ 20 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.5 kcal/min

Estimate range 15–25 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked7 %

Effort during a set5.6 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Hold a dumbbell in each hand and stand upright with your feet hip width apart.
2Let the weights rest in front of your thighs.
3Keep a gentle bend in your elbows and tighten your abs.

How to perform

1Lift the weights up and slightly out until your hands are near shoulder height.
2Keep your wrists in line with your forearms.
3Hold briefly at the peak.
4Return the weights to your thighs on a slow count.