Incline Bench Front Raise

Body region

• Shoulders

Equipment

• Dumbbells
• Adjustable Bench

Technique

1. Set an adjustable bench to about 45 degrees and lie face down on it with your chest against the pad and a dumbbell in each hand.
2. Let the arms hang straight down with the palms facing each other.
3. Raise both arms forward and up until they are in line with your torso.
4. Pause briefly, then lower slowly to the start.

Cues

• Keep the chest and head on the pad.
• Use light dumbbells; the bench removes all body swing.

Common mistakes

• Lifting the chest off the bench.
• Bending the elbows far to add momentum.

Variations

• Alternating Seated Dumbbell Front Raise
• Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Front Raise
• Seated Dumbbell Front Raise

Alternatives

• Barbell Front Raise
• Lateral to Front Raise