Dumbbell Incline Lateral Raise
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
- Muscles worked
- Side delts
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement
- Push
Sets and reps
- For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
- For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
- Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Variations
The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the side delts, for when the dumbbell is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Dumbbell Incline Lateral Raise work?
- The Dumbbell Incline Lateral Raise mainly works the side delts.
- What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Incline Lateral Raise?
- A dumbbell.
- How many sets and reps of the Dumbbell Incline Lateral Raise?
- For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
- What can I do instead of the Dumbbell Incline Lateral Raise?
- Barbell Behind-the-Neck Press, Barbell Upright Row, Cable Upright Row and Kettlebell High Pull work the same main muscle.
Program it for your clients
Coaches add the Dumbbell Incline Lateral Raise to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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