Dumbbell 6 Way Raise
How to Do:
- Setup:
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your body. Keep a slight bend in your elbows and let your arms hang naturally at your sides.
- Lateral Raise:
Exhale and raise both arms out to the sides, stopping when your arms are parallel to the floor. Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement.
- Front Raise:
From the lateral raise position, rotate your arms to bring them in front of you. Raise the dumbbells up in front until they are at shoulder height, keeping your palms facing down.
- Overhead Press:
From the front raise, press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended, but avoid locking your elbows at the top.
- Reverse Movement:
Slowly lower the dumbbells back down, starting by lowering the arms in front, then rotating them back to the sides, and finally returning to the starting position at your sides.
Benefits:
The Dumbbell 6 Way Raise is an excellent shoulder exercise that works all three heads of the deltoid: the front (anterior), side (lateral), and rear (posterior) deltoid. It also helps with shoulder stability and mobility, improving overall shoulder strength and endurance.
