Front Incline Dumbbell Raise

Shoulders

Front Incline Dumbbell Raise

LevelBeginner EquipmentDumbbell MechanicIsolation ForcePush

A front raise performed facing an incline bench so your chest is supported and your body can't swing.

Strength

Primary musclesShoulders

Energy burned

≈ 19 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.3 kcal/min

Estimate range 14–24 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked6 %

Effort during a set5.1 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

1Set an incline bench to about 45 degrees and lie face down with your chest on the pad.
2Hold a dumbbell in each hand and let your arms hang straight down.
3Keep your head up and your feet braced.

How to perform

1Raise both dumbbells forward in an arc until your arms point straight ahead.
2Keep your arms nearly straight.
3Pause at the top, then lower slowly.
4Keep your chest on the pad throughout.