Exercises/Stretching

Shoulder Raise - starting position

Start

Shoulder Raise - ending position

End

Stretching

Shoulder Raise

beginner·pull

Muscles Worked

Primary

coracobrachialis deltoid infraspinatus muscle serratus anterior subscapularis supraspinatus teres major teres minor

Secondary

serratus anterior

How to Perform

1

Relax your arms to your sides and raise your shoulders up toward your ears, then back down.

Alternatives to Shoulder Raise

Same muscles, different equipment or difficulty

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Backward Medicine Ball Throw position 2

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