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Incline W Raise

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Incline W Raise

Incline W Raise is a lateral raise variation that is a great upper body exercise that targets the shoulders. This isolation exercise can be completed with or without equipment and is a great addition to any training program.

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Instructions

  1. Lie face down on an incline bench at a 30-degree angle. Lower your arms, palms facing down, and elbows bent at a 90-degree angle.
  2. With your elbows bent, lift your arms away from your body, bringing your shoulder blades together. Keep lifting until your shoulders are parallel to the floor. Pause and then slowly lower your arms back to the starting position.

Tips

  • Be sure to squeeze your shoulder blades as you raise your elbows to their highest position.
  • Do this movement slowly, avoiding excessive pushing.

Alternative Exercises

Incline I Raise

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Incline I Raise primarily targets the traps and, to a lesser degree, also targets the middle back and shoulders. This exercise mainly targets the front and side regions of the shoulders.

Incline L Raise

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Incline L Raise increases strength throughout the upper back and shoulders. It also targets the sides of the shoulders.

Incline T Raise

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Incline T Raise is a great exercise that targets the shoulders to improve mobility, strength, and stability as well as reduce the risk of injuries

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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024