Incline Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Incline Lateral Raise Exercise

Target Muscle: Lateral Deltoid (Shoulders)

Workout Mechanics: Isolated | Workout Force: Pull Exercise | Utility: Auxiliary

Stablizer Muscle: Wrist Extensors, Trapezius, Upper, Levator Scapulae

Synergists: Deltoid, Posterior, Supraspinatus, Trapezius, Middle, Trapezius, Lower, Serratus Anterior, Inferior Digitations

Incline Lateral Raise Instructions

Incline Lateral Raise Technique

Grasp dumbbell in one hand. Lie on 30� to 45� incline bench with opposite side of body on incline, arm over top of bench, lower leg positioned on front side of seat, and upper leg on back side of seat. Position dumbbell inside of lower leg, just in front of upper leg.

Incline Lateral Raise Form

Raise dumbbell from until upper arm is perpendicular to torso. Maintain slight fixed bend in elbow throughout exercise. Lower dumbbell to front of upper leg and repeat.

In order for lateral deltoid to be exercised, dumbbell must be raised by shoulder abduction, not external rotation.

Related Dumbbell Exercises
1. Lateral Raise
2. Lateral Raise, One Arm
3. Lying Lateral Raise
4. Raise
5. Upright Row
6. Upright Row, One Arm