How to Do Dumbbell Incline Lying Front Raise

Dumbbell Incline Lying Front Raise is a shoulders exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Incline Lying Front Raise

  1. 01Lie chest-down on an incline bench set to 45 degrees, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip.
  2. 02Let the arms hang straight down toward the floor with the palms facing each other.
  3. 03Raise the dumbbells forward and upward in a wide arc until the arms are in line with the torso.
  4. 04Exhale as the weights rise and inhale as they return to the vertical starting position.
  5. 05Keep a slight bend in the elbows to protect the joints throughout the lift.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Incline Lying Front Raise

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Stop the dumbbells when they are parallel to the floor to prevent the front deltoids from losing tension at the top of the arc.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Incline Lying Front Raise questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Incline Lying Front Raise work?

Dumbbell Incline Lying Front Raise is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Incline Lying Front Raise correctly?

Lie chest-down on an incline bench set to 45 degrees, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip. Let the arms hang straight down toward the floor with the palms facing each other. Raise the dumbbells forward and upward in a wide arc until the arms are in line with the torso. Exhale as the weights rise and inhale as they return to the vertical starting position. Keep a slight bend in the elbows to protect the joints throughout the lift.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Incline Lying Front Raise?

Stop the dumbbells when they are parallel to the floor to prevent the front deltoids from losing tension at the top of the arc.

Is Dumbbell Incline Lying Front Raise suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Incline Lying Front Raise is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Incline Lying Front Raise?

Dumbbell Incline Lying Front Raise uses dumbbell.

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