Classification
Type | basic |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | 2 dumbbells |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp dumbbells, place feet in shoulderwide stance, flex knees and hip to lean forward. Keep back straight. Hold dumbbells below shoulders and keep arms slightly flexed.Execution
Raise arms up by flexing rear shoulders and back. Bring shoulder blades together. Keep elbows close to torso and let forearms point down. Return, keep arms slightly flexed and repeat.Variations / Comments
While extending arms let shoulders be pulled down.
Starting Position
Ending Position
Muscles
Target | Back, General |
Synergist | Rhomboids | Trapezius, Middle | Trapezius, Lower | Latissimus Dorsi | Deltoid, Posterior | Infraspinatus | Brachialis | Brachioradialis |
Stabilizers | Biceps Brachii | Gluteus Maximus | Quadriceps | Hamstrings |
Front
Rear