Incline dumbbell W raise

Light dumbbells, 45 degree incline bench

Also called w raise

Incline dumbbell W raise, start position
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Lie chest-down on a 45 degree incline bench holding light dumbbells. Pull the elbows out and back into a W shape, then lower slowly.

  1. Light weight, 10 to 15 reps
  2. Lead with the elbows
  3. Rotate the thumbs out at the top

Movement

Pattern
Rear delt raise
Type
Isolation, one joint moves
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Bench, Dumbbells

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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