Progression ladder for the Dumbbell Raise

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Easier and harder steps around the Dumbbell Raise

These are the substitutes for the Dumbbell Raise, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (6)

  1. Dumbbell Seated Front RaisePlay demonstration

    Dumbbell Seated Front Raise

    • Beginner
    • Dumbbell
    • Delts
  2. Front Two-dumbbell Raise

    Front Two-dumbbell Raise

    • Beginner
    • Dumbbell
    • Delts
  3. Front Plate Raise

    Front Plate Raise

    • Beginner
    • Other
    • Delts
  4. Weighted Front RaisePlay demonstration

    Weighted Front Raise

    • Beginner
    • Weighted
    • Delts
  5. Shoulder Raise

    Shoulder Raise

    • Beginner
    • Dumbbell
    • Delts
  6. Dumbbell Scaption

    Dumbbell Scaption

    • Beginner
    • Dumbbell
    • Delts

Where you are now

Dumbbell RaisePlay demonstration

Dumbbell Raise

  • Beginner
  • Dumbbell
  • Delts

Harder steps (6)

  1. Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above HeadPlay demonstration

    Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head

    • Intermediate
    • Dumbbell
    • Delts
  2. Dumbbell Full Can Lateral RaisePlay demonstration

    Dumbbell Full Can Lateral Raise

    • Intermediate
    • Dumbbell
    • Delts
  3. Dumbbell Lateral To Front RaisePlay demonstration

    Dumbbell Lateral To Front Raise

    • Intermediate
    • Dumbbell
    • Delts
  4. Standing Dumbbell Straight-arm Front Delt Raise Above Head

    Standing Dumbbell Straight-arm Front Delt Raise Above Head

    • Intermediate
    • Dumbbell
    • Delts
  5. Side Lateral Raise

    Side Lateral Raise

    • Intermediate
    • Dumbbell
    • Delts
  6. Side Laterals To Front Raise

    Side Laterals To Front Raise

    • Intermediate
    • Dumbbell
    • Delts

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