Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Dumbbell Incline Powell Raise.
The dumbbell incline Powell raise is a rotator cuff and posterior shoulder strengthening exercise performed lying face down on an incline bench. Holding a light dumbbell in one hand, you perform an external rotation arc to target the infraspinatus and posterior deltoid. It is widely used for shoulder health, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.
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The Dumbbell Incline Powell Raise is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.