Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | - |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Stand upright with hips and legs slightly flexed. Hold upper arms to sides parallel to floor and let forearms point forward.Execution
Flex back and rear shoulders to pull elbows back as far as possible. Return and repeat.Variations / Comments
-![Bodyweight Only Shoulder Flexion, Standing | Starting Position Bodyweight Only Shoulder Flexion, Standing Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/12/1312.jpg)
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![Bodyweight Only Shoulder Flexion, Standing | Ending Position Bodyweight Only Shoulder Flexion, Standing Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/13/1313.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Back, General |
Synergist | Deltoid, Posterior | Rhomboids | | Trapezius, Middle | Trapezius, Lower | Latissimus Dorsi |
Stabilizers | - |
![Bodyweight Only Shoulder Flexion, Standing | Muscles Front Bodyweight Only Shoulder Flexion, Standing Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/13/713.jpg)
Front
![Bodyweight Only Shoulder Flexion, Standing | Muscles Rear Bodyweight Only Shoulder Flexion, Standing Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/14/714.jpg)
Rear
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