Standing Shoulders Full Flexion (female)

Standing Shoulders Full Flexion demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart
  • 2Raise your arms forward and above your head, keeping them fully extended
  • 3Keep your palms facing each other while you raise your arms
  • 4Hold at the top for a second, then slowly lower your arms back to the starting position
  • 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Do not use momentum to lift your arms, the movement should be controlled
  • Be careful not to over-extend your back while raising your arms
  • Keep your abdominal muscles tight during the exercise to support your lower back
  • Inhale as you raise your arms, and exhale as you lower them

Standing Shoulders Full Flexion Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs