ShouldersDumbbellIntermediate

Incline Dumbbell T Raise

Learn how to perform Incline Dumbbell T Raise, a Shoulders exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Rest your chest on an incline bench and let both dumbbells hang down.

STEP 2

Start phase

Keep your arms long with a slight elbow bend and open them sideways into a T shape.

STEP 3

End phase

Stop at a comfortable shoulder range and lower your arms slowly.

STEP 4

Target muscles

This movement primarily works your rear deltoids. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Avoid shrugging or swinging your torso to throw the load upward.

STEP 6

Breathing

Exhale as you raise your arms and inhale as you lower.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Keep a long-arm T-shaped path rather than increasing the elbow bend to lift the weight.

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