Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | 2 Water Bottles |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp two bottles and stand upright with feet shoulderwide apart and knees slightly flexed. Bent forward by flexing hips until back is almost parallel to floor. Keep back straight. Hold bottles below chest, keep elbows slightly flexed.Execution
Raise bottles up to sides with arm perpendicular to torso. Bring shoulder blades together. Return and repeat.Variations / Comments
Maintain stable hip and back position.
Starting Position
Ending Position
Muscles
Target | Deltoid, Posterior |
Synergist | Deltoid, Lateral | Rhomboids | Infraspinatus | Teres Minor | Trapezius, Middle | Trapezius, Lower |
Stabilizers | Hamstrings | Gluteus Maximus | Hip Adductors | Triceps Brachii | Wrist Extensors | Erector Spinae |
Front
Rear