Powell Raise
Step-by-step technique for Powell Raise, an exercise for rear delts using dumbbells. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.
How to do it
- Lie on your side on an incline bench with a dumbbell in your top hand.
- Keep your arm nearly straight.
- Raise the dumbbell in an arc up and back.
- Lower under control and switch sides.
Coach tip: Isolates the rear and side delts.
Muscles worked
Primary: Rear Delts
Secondary: Side Delts
Powell Raise is a strength exercise that loads the rear delts using dumbbells. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.
At a glance
- Primary muscle
- Rear Delts
- Secondary
- Side Delts
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Type
- Strength
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