Classification
Type | basic |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | 2 dumbbells |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp dumbbells, stand upright with knees slightly flexed and hold hands to sides. Let palms point to thighs and keep elbows slightly flexed.Execution
Raise arms to sides until upper arms are parallel to floor. Keep elbows flexed throughout motion. Return and repeat.Variations / Comments
Finish with hands little below elbows at top of motion.
Starting Position
Ending Position
Muscles
Target | Deltoid, Lateral |
Synergist | Deltoid, Anterior | Supraspinatus | Trapezius, Middle | Trapezius, Lower | Serratus Anterior |
Stabilizers | Trapezius, Upper | Wrist Extensors |
Front
Rear