Instructions
Preparation
- Grasp dumbbell and position in front of pelvis. Position other hand for support. Bend over at hips slightly with knees bent.
Execution
- With elbows slightly bent, raise upper arm to side until elbow is shoulder height. Maintain elbow's height above or equal to wrist. Lower and repeat.
Comments
- Maintain fixed elbow position (10° to 30° angle) throughout exercise. Dumbbell is raised by shoulder abduction, not external rotation. As the elbow drops lower than the wrist, the front deltoid become the primary mover instead of the lateral deltoid.
Classification
| Utility: | Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Isolated |
| Force: | Pull |