Banded Lean Out Full Can Raise
Exercise Overview
The banded lean out full can raise exercise is used to strengthen the muscles responsible for shoulder abduction. Start by stepping on a band to anchor it down to the floor and hold the other end. Use your free hand to hold onto a stable structure like a door frame, squat rack or band anchor and lean away from it. Holding the free end of the band with your hand in an underhand grip (palms facing back). While keeping the spine in neutral alignment, abduct the shoulder to stretch the band towards the ceiling. Raise the arm to roughly shoulder height and lower back down to starting position (hand starting near the front of your groin).
Muscles Involved
supraspinatuslateral deltoid
Related Conditions
deltoid strainsupraspinatus strain / supraspinatus tearsupraspinatus tendinitis / tendonitisrotator cuff tendonitisdynamic shoulder instabilityglenohumeral labral tearshoulder dislocation / shoulder subluxation
