This is an exercise for shoulder, biceps and upper back strengthening.
Steps
- Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, your abs drawn in and back straight.
- Place the bar on rack in the position where your arms are fully extended in front of you with your elbows slightly bent.
- Place your hands shoulder width apart and raise the bar up towards your chin with a controlled motion.
- Pause at the top for a moment and rotate your shoulder blades together.
- Lower the bar to the starting position.
- Repeat
Tips
Do not arch your back when raising the barbell towards your chin.
- Type: isolation
- Primary: shoulders
- Secondary: biceps, upper back
- Equipment: barbell
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