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Shoulders · Intermediate

Dumbbell Powell Raise

Side-lying incline-bench raise that isolates the rear deltoid through a diagonal path with the torso fully supported.

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Exercise overview

Training details

ShouldersUpper Back

Equipment

Dumbbell

Sets × reps

3 × 15 / side

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie on your side along an incline bench with the working shoulder uppermost and hold a light dumbbell in the upper hand.
  2. 02Let the working arm hang slightly across your torso with a soft elbow and keep your chest and hips stacked.
  3. 03Raise the dumbbell diagonally upward until the arm points toward the ceiling.
  4. 04Pause with the rear shoulder engaged without rolling backward or shrugging.
  5. 05Lower slowly, complete the set, and turn over to train the other side.

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