Powell Raise

ShoulderShoulder Strengthening
Written By David Song

POWELL RAISE

This is a shoulder abduction strengthening exercise that is used to target the deltoids. Start by setting up a bench to a roughly 30-45 degree incline. Lie on the bench on your side with the target shoulder being on the top side. Hold a dumbbell and raise the weight from the side of your body until roughly 90 degrees shoulder abduction. Lower the weight back down towards the floor in front of you.

Muscles Involved:

  • Supraspinatus

  • Lateral deltoid

  • Upper trapezius

Related Conditions:

  • Rotator cuff tear

  • Rotator cuff tendinitis

  • Supraspinatus strain

  • Deltoid strain

  • Shoulder impingement

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