Lever Shoulder Raise

Instructions

Preparation

Lie supine on bench with shoulders aligned with lever grips. Grasp lever grips with a shoulder width overhand grip and extend elbow.

Execution

Raise shoulders toward lever grips as far as possible. Lower shoulders to bench and repeat.

Comments

Keep arms straight throughout execution.

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise

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  • Serratus Anterior, Inferior Digitations (Serratus Magnus, Boxer's Muscle)

    

  

   

  Synergists: A muscle that assists another muscle to accomplish a movement.

  • Pectoralis Major, Clavicular (Chest (Upper), Upper Pecs)

    

   

  Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint.

  • Deltoid, Anterior (Shoulder (Front), Front Delts)

  

  • Triceps Brachii (Arm (Rear), Triceps)