Dumbbell Incline Powell Raise (male)

Dumbbell Incline Powell Raise demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit on an incline bench leaning back, with a dumbbell in one hand on the corresponding side
  • 2Raise your arm laterally, keeping elbow slightly bent, until the dumbbell is at shoulder level
  • 3Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position
  • 4Repeat the movement for desired reps
  • 5Switch to the other arm and repeat

Tips:

  • Keep your back firmly against the bench during the movement
  • Do not use your back or hips to lift the dumbbell, isolate your shoulder muscles
  • Control the dumbbell on the way up and on the way down
  • Don't let the dumbbell drop quickly, lower it in a controlled manner

Dumbbell Incline Powell Raise Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs