This exercise involves sitting on a bench with dumbbells in each hand and raising them out to the sides until they are parallel with the ground. It primarily targets the shoulders and can help improve overall upper body strength and posture.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the lateral deltoid muscles, which are responsible for shoulder abduction and help create a wider shoulder appearance
- Improves shoulder stability and mobility
- Can be done with light weights and high reps for a toning effect or heavier weights and lower reps for muscle building
- Can be modified by changing the angle of the bench or using different grip positions to target different areas of the shoulder
- Can be done seated, which reduces the risk of injury and allows for better isolation of the targeted muscles
How to perform
- Start by sitting on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing inward and your arms at your sides.
- Slowly raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the ground.
- Pause for a moment, then slowly lower your arms back down to your sides.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Upper Back
Primary
Shoulder
Primary