Wall Isometric Lateral Raise

WALL ISOMETRIC LATERAL RAISE

The wall isometric lateral raise is an effort based isometric contraction exercise that uses a wall. Stand beside a wall with your elbows bent to 90 degrees. Abduct the shoulder to approximately 30-45 degrees. Press your forearm outwards into the wall by slowly ramping up your strength over the course of 3 seconds. Depending on your goals, hold this contraction for 2 minutes at 20-65% max strength, for 30 seconds at 65-80% max strength, or for 4-8 seconds at max strength.

Muscles Involved:

• Rotator Cuff

  • Supraspinatus

• Lateral Deltoids

• Upper Trapezius

Related Conditions:

• Rotator Cuff Tear

• Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

• Biceps Pulley Dysfunction

• AC Joint Sprain

• Shoulder Impingement

• Supraspinatus Strain

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