Incline Shoulder Raise

Ever wonder what it feels like to stretch your paws up to greet the morning sun? Incline shoulder raises are kind of like that - except with weights! Using dumbbells or kettlebells, this curious move hits the front of your shoulders while the incline bench keeps your body supported.

Instructions

1. Set an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
2. Sit on the bench with your back firmly against it.
3. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms hanging down at your sides.
4. Raise the dumbbells out to the sides until your arms are parallel to the floor.
5. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

Benefits

• Targets the anterior deltoids.
• Improves shoulder strength and stability.
• Enhances upper body endurance.

Key Points

• Keep your core engaged.
• Avoid using momentum to lift the weights.
• Maintain a slight bend in your elbows.
• Control the weights during the entire movement.

Common Mistakes

• Lifting too heavy, leading to momentum use.
• Arching the back off the bench.
• Not controlling the weights on the descent.
• Straightening the elbows too much.