Dumbbell Raise

The Dumbbell Raise is a beginner dumbbell exercise that primarily targets the Shoulders.

Muscles Worked

How to Do the Dumbbell Raise

1. 1Grab a dumbbell in each arm and stand up straight with your arms extended by your sides with a slight bend at the elbows and your back straight. This will be your starting position. Tip: The dumbbell should be next to your thighs with the palm of your hands facing back.
2. 2Use your side shoulders to lift the dumbbells as you exhale. The dumbbells should be to the side of the body as you move them up. Continue to lift it until the dumbbells are nearly in line with your chin. Tip: Your elbows should drive the motion. As you lift the dumbbell, your elbow should always be higher than your forearm. Also, keep your torso stationary and pause for a second at the top of the movement.
3. 3Lower the dumbbells back down slowly to the starting position. Inhale as you perform this portion of the movement.
4. 4Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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