Shoulders·Dumbbell·Isolation

Single Dumbbell Raise

Shoulders · Dumbbell

Beginner

Body Part

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

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

Muscles Worked

Shoulders primaryForearms secondaryTraps secondary

How to Do the Single Dumbbell Raise

  1. 1With a wide stance, hold a dumbell with both hands, grasping the head of the dumbbell instead of the handle. Your arms should be extended and hanging at the waist. This will be your starting position.
  2. 2Raise the weight until it is above shoulder level, keeping your arms extended. Your torso and hips should remain stationary throughout the movement.
  3. 3Return to the starting position and repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Related Exercises

Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.