Powell Raise
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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