W Raise
Rep Range
Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16
Hints
Begin standing, slightly leaning forward, with feet hip-width apart, holding dumbbells in front of you. Keep elbows slightly bent. Raise the dumbbells diagonally up and outwards, forming a 'W' shape with your arms and upper body.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using momentum or jerking movements. Ensure a smooth raise, focusing on deltoid and upper back engagement.
Breathing
Inhale when at rest; exhale as you raise the dumbbells.
Muscle Focus
Primary Muscles
Traps, Rhomboids, Erector Spinae
Secondary Muscles
Rear Shoulders, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi Infraspinatus
Tertiary Muscles
Lower Back