SEATED LATERAL RAISE

This is a seated lateral raise exercise that will strengthen the muscles of the shoulder. The seated position is used to decrease the use of full body momentum while raises the arms - this helps to isolate the movement to a pure shoulder exercise. Grip tighter to increase rotator cuff engagement, or loosen the grip to target the larger muscles of the shoulder.

Muscles Involved:

• Deltoids

• Upper Trapezius

• Rotator Cuff

Related Conditions

• Shoulder Impingement

• Rotator Cuff Tear

• Deltoid Strain, Upper Trapezius Strain

• Neck Pain

• AC Joint Sprain (late stage rehab)

• Shoulder Pain

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