Profile: Compound exercise for the
major neck and side shoulder muscles
Suitability: Beginner / Intermediate
/ Advanced
Target Muscles: Trapezius, Lateral deltoids
Equipment: Dumbells,
Mirror
Start / End Phase
Mid Phase
Use a weight that allows you to
control the exercise with strict form suited to your training goals. Stand
facing the mirror so you can observe your technique
Take a hip width stance with your
toes turned slightly out.
Take the dumbells and lift it them up
letting it hang in front of you at shoulder length width, palms facing inwards
Use the drag & lock technique by
bending your elbows slightly
Inhale, then exhale whilst
contracting your trapezius and pull the dumbells up in front of your body
towards your chin until your elbows are above your shoulders
Inhale whilst lowering the dumbells
back to the starting position but do not lock out
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