Incline W Raise
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Incline W Raise focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Incline W Raise with proper form and technique.
- 1
Lie face down on an incline bench set at about a 30-45 degree angle, letting your arms hang straight down towards the floor.
- 2
Hold a light dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing each other.
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Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, raise the dumbbells out to the sides and up, rotating your hands so your palms face forward at the top.
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Continue raising until your arms form a 'W' shape, with your elbows bent and slightly below shoulder height, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 5
Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.
Secondary Muscles
While Incline W Raise primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Incline W Raise, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Incline W Raise, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
