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dumbbell incline t-raise
dumbbell incline t-raise is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inwards.
Step 2. Lean forward and let your arms hang straight down, perpendicular to the floor.
Step 3. Keeping your arms straight, raise them out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor, forming a 'T' shape with your body.
Step 4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
delts
Secondary muscles
trapsrhomboids
Primary body parts
shoulders
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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