DUMBBELL SQUEEZE PRESS DROP

The dumbbell squeeze press drop is an exercise that is used to strengthen the shoulder adductors and flexors. Start by holding two dumbbells or weight plates between both of your hands with open palms. Press inwards with both of your hands to have the weights maintain contact with each other. Starting with both hands close to your chest at roughly shoulder height, extend both hands forwards. Hold the elbow extended position for up to 2 second before returning the weights back towards your chest.

Muscles involved:

• coracobrachialis

• biceps brachii (long head of biceps)

• anterior deltoid

Related conditions:

• biceps pulley irritation

• coracobrachialis tendinitis

• long head of biceps instability

• shoulder impingement

• rotator cuff tendinitis

• anterior deltoid strain

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