Description
Frontal elevation to strengthen the anterior portion of the shoulder.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Straight posture, core braced, shoulders low.
- Elbows slightly bent and stable.
- Wrists aligned from the start.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Raise your arms in front of you to shoulder height.
- Mark a short contraction at the top.
- Slowly lower back down to the stretch.
Technique cue
Clean elevation, without arching the back.
Common mistakes- swinging the torso
- rising shoulders
- range of motion too high
- quick return
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- Too heavy execution without control can overload the front of the shoulder.