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Combo Shoulder Raise

Intermediate

Combo Shoulder Raise

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Combo Shoulder Raise helps to strengthen, tone, and stabilize your shoulders and upper body. Strong shoulder muscles help with pulling, pressing, and overhead movements. It makes it easier to complete your athletic and daily activities while reducing your risk of injury.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Hold dumbbells in each hand at your sides like suitcases. Turn your palms so that one thumb is pointing to the side and the other is pointing forward.
  • Step 2

    Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height. One arm should be out to the side and the other extended forward. Return the weights to their original position.

Muscle Groups

Combo Shoulder Raise targets Delts, Shoulders, Traps as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Keep tension in your shoulders throughout the movement.
  • Always keep your thumbs pointing up.
  • Don't use momentum to lift dumbbells.