Barbell
Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise
Serratus · Chest
Advanced7
Demonstration
IntermediateIsolationDumbbell
Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise
Serratus · Chest
3
sets
10–12
reps
1m
Rest time
~5
Calories / set
Instructions
- 1
Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing down.
- 2
Rest the dumbbells on your thighs and lean back onto the bench.
- 3
Use your thighs to help raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, then rotate your wrists so that your palms are facing forward.
- 4
Exhale and slowly raise the dumbbells above your head, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- 5
Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary
Serratus
deltoids
Secondary
deltoidstrapezius
Pro tips
- Move through the full range of motion under control.
- Keep tension on the target muscle — avoid using momentum.
- Breathe out on the effort, in on the return.
- Pick a weight that lets you keep clean form for every rep.
Common mistakes
- Using too much weight and sacrificing technique.
- Rushing reps instead of controlling the tempo.
- Cutting the range of motion short.
- Holding your breath throughout the set.
Safety notes
- Warm up thoroughly before working heavy.
- Stop immediately if you feel sharp or joint pain.
- Use a spotter or safeties for heavy barbell work.
