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Shoulder Exercises
Seated Shoulder Press — Shoulder Adduction (and elbow extension)
START FINISH
START
• Grasp Hand Grips, palms
facing away from the engine.
• Raise the Hand Grips to
shoulder level. Keep your
palms facing forward.
• Straighten your arms slowly
over your head, focusing on
moving your elbows up and
inward toward your ears.
• Slowly return to the Start
position, keeping tension in
your front shoulder muscles.
FINISH
Muscles worked:
Front Deltoids; Upper Trapezius;
Triceps
Position:
Seated—facing outward
Accessory:
Long Hand Grips
Adjustable Arm Position:
7 or 8
Success Tips
• Lift your chest, keep your knees bent
and feet on Standing Platform.
• Do not increase the arch in your
lower back as you raise your arms,
but keep your spine steady and tight.
• Keep abdominals tight and maintain
good spinal alignment.
Front Shoulder Raise — Shoulder Flexion (elbow stabilized)
START FINISH
START
• Grasp the Hand Grips, palms
facing back toward the
engine, arms straight at your
sides.
• Keeping your arms straight,
move them forward, leading
with your forearms, until arms
are extended in front of you
at shoulder height.
• Arms may be moved
alternately or together.
• Slowly return to the Start
position with your upper arms
next to your torso.
FINISH
Muscles worked:
Front and Middle Deltoids
Position:
Standing—facing outward. Seat
removed.
Accessory:
Long Hand Grips
Pulleys / Adjustable Arm
Position:
Squat Frame Pulleys / 0
Success Tips
• Keep abdominals tight and maintain
good spinal alignment.
• Keep knees bent and feet on
Platform.
• Do not increase the arch in your
lower back as you raise your arms.
You may wish to lean your lower
back against the Seat Back Pad.