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Shoulders

Single Dumbbell Raise

With a wide stance, hold a dumbell with both hands, grasping the head of the dumbbell instead of the handle. Your arms should be extended and hanging at the waist. This will be your starting position.

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The movement

Single Dumbbell Raise - Start
1. Start
Single Dumbbell Raise - Raise
2. Raise
Single Dumbbell Raise - Lower
3. Lower

About This Exercise

With a wide stance, hold a dumbell with both hands, grasping the head of the dumbbell instead of the handle. Your arms should be extended and hanging at the waist. This will be your starting position.

1Setup

With a wide stance, hold a dumbell with both hands, grasping the head of the dumbbell instead of the handle. Your arms should be extended and hanging at the waist. This will be your starting position.

2Execution

Raise the weight until it is above shoulder level, keeping your arms extended. Your torso and hips should remain stationary throughout the movement. Return to the starting position and repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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Muscles Worked

Front

Back

Secondary

How to programme it

Sets3
Default reps12
Rest60 sec
Movement patternRaise
Movement typeIsolation

Equipment