Dumbbell Incline Powell Raise
Strengthen your rear deltoids with the Dumbbell Incline Powell Raise. Isolate & build a stronger, more defined upper back and shoulders.

Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Adjust an incline bench to a comfortable angle around 45-60 degrees.
2. Lie prone (face down) on the incline bench with your feet flat on the floor for stability.
3. Grasp a dumbbell in one hand with a neutral grip (palm facing inward).
4. Position your arm so it is hanging straight down towards the floor and slightly in front of you, elbow slightly bent.
5. Without changing the bend in your elbow, raise the dumbbell up to the side in a wide arc, keeping your body still.
6. Lift until your arm is slightly higher than parallel to the floor, as seen in the images.
7. Squeeze your shoulder at the top of the movement for a moment.
8. Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
9. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Make sure to keep your movements controlled, focus on activating the posterior deltoid, and avoid using momentum to lift the weight. Adjust the weight and reps according to your fitness level.
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