Enhance Shoulder Mobility with Shoulder Extensions

Shoulder Extensions

Rep Range

Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16

Hints

Begin standing, dumbbells touching in front of you. Extend arms straight out to the sides, engaging the deltoids, then bring them back to the starting position.

Common Mistakes

Avoid any swinging motion and maintain a controlled movement. Engage the core throughout.

Breathing

Inhale when returning dumbbells to the front; exhale as you extend them out to the sides. Repeat.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Shoulders

Secondary Muscles

Serratus Anterior

Tertiary Muscles

Traps, Chest, Latissimus Dorsi