Dumbbell raise
The dumbbell raise is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoid muscles. It involves lifting dumbbells to the front or side of the body, engaging the shoulder muscles to perform the movement.
At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep your back straight and core engaged.
- Lift the dumbbells in a controlled manner.
- Avoid using momentum to lift the weights.
- Do not lift the dumbbells above shoulder height.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injury
- severe arthritis in the shoulder
Also known as
Alzate con manubri, dumbbell front raise, dumbbell lateral raise, dumbbell side raise, shoulder exercise, deltoid workout, dumbbell shoulder raise