Start position

Finish Position

Benefits: Helps develop balance and strength in overhead lifting, develops shoulders and triceps, allows natural movement

Precautions: HIgh blood pressure and other cardiovascular conditions, lower back problems, balanace issues, shoulder problems, weak and/or weak core

Main Joint Actions and Muscles Used: shoulder flexion=anterior deltoid, elbow extension=triceps brachii,Upward Rotation of the Scapula=Upper traps

Alternative Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid & Biceps brachii stretch for chest, shoulder, and front arm

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