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Shoulder External Rotation Exercise

Fri, 01 May 2009 02:06:39 +0000

The Shoulder External Rotation Exercise is ideal in helping the shoulder muscles. To do this exercise, first lay on the right side with the right arm folded under the head. Using a fairly light weight (5-10 pounds), rest the weight on the floor in front of the body with the right arm. To do the exercise movement, rotate and lift the left arm with the weight to be perpendicular to the body. Hold for one second, and repeat this exercise ten times.In future exercise sessions, the number of sets can eventually be increased to two.

Shoulder External Rotation part 1 with Sarah

Shoulder External Rotation part 2 with Sarah

Lateral raise exercise

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:32:57 +0000

The Lateral raise exercise started out by standing facing forward, away from the wall. In each hand I would suggest a dumbell of 2-5 pounds in weight. Feet should be together, hands at the sides, elbows and knees slightly bent. Palms of hands should face the body. The movement for this exercise is to raise hands/arms until parallel to the floor at the sides of the body. It should be as if there is a straight line through the arms. Hold for two seconds and then lower the arms. This exercise can be done for 5 reps the first time. A good goal would be to eventually increase to 12 reps. Over time, it could be ideal to reach two to three sets of twelve.

Lateral raise exercise part 1 with Sarah

Lateral raise exercise part 2 with Sarah

Overhead press exercise

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:13:27 +0000

For the overhead press exercise, I’d suggest starting out sitting on a chair or exercise ball. Facing forward, dumbells can be held just above shoulder level. Palms can face forward. To do this movement, shoulder and arm muscles can be used to extend the arms directly upward above the shoulders. It is good to start with no more than 8 reps and progress to 12 eventually, and then a number of sets.

Overhead press exercise part 1 with Eric

Overhead press exercise part 2 with Eric

The dumbbell shrug exercise

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:50:17 +0000

The dumbbell shrug exercise is one done standing facing forward. Feet should be about shoulder width apart, toes aimed forward. Body should be relaxed but ready. The movement in this exercise is to elevate the shoulders upwards towards the years, keeping the head neutral. This exercise can be done for eight reps the first time and increased if comfortable in further sessions.

The dumbbell shrug exercise part 1 with Sarah

The dumbbell shrug exercise part 2 with Sarah