Full Can Raises

Exercise Overview

This is a modification of the conventional LATERAL RAISE exercise. Start with your arms in the scapular plane (arms about 30 degrees in front of your body). Hold two dumbbells in a thumbs up grip (mid pronation) and raise the weight to approximately shoulder height. Use as little momentum as possible while performing this exercise.

Muscles Involved

Rotator Cuff (Supraspinatus)Deltoids (Lateral Deltoid)Upper Trapezius

Related Conditions

Rotator Cuff TearShoulder ImpingementStrength and Conditioning

Equipment Needed

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