Shoulders · Dumbbell · Isolation · Beginner
Single Dumbbell Raise
PrimarySecondary
- Main muscles
- Shoulders
- Also working
- Forearms, Traps
How to do it
- With 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.
- Raise the weight until it is above shoulder level, keeping your arms extended. Your torso and hips should remain stationary throughout the movement.
- Return to the starting position and repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Swaps on other equipment
Each has the shoulders as its main muscle, on a different piece of equipment.
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