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Shoulder Flexion with Wrist Extension Strengthening

Strengthening shoulder flexors with wrist extension, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, with light dumbbells.

Illustration of the Shoulder Flexion with Wrist Extension Strengthening exercise

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How to do the exercise

Sets: 3

Reps: 10

Equipment: light dumbbells

Description: Hold a light dumbbell in each hand, arms at your sides, palms facing forward. Slowly flex your shoulders by raising your arms in front of you until they are horizontal, while simultaneously extending your wrists backward. Lower your arms in a controlled manner back to the starting position.

Tips: Keep your back straight and avoid arching your lower back. Control both the upward and downward movements to maximize muscle strengthening.

Progression: Gradually increase the weight of the dumbbells or the number of repetitions if the exercise becomes easy.

At a glance

Goal
Strengthening
Level
Beginner
Equipment
light dumbbells
Starting position
Standing upright, arms at sides, dumbbells in hands, palms facing forward
Clinical goal
Strengthening the shoulder flexors and wrist extensors
Also known as
Frontal raise with wrist extension, Shoulder flexion with wrist extension, Shoulder and wrist strengthening

Precautions

Avoid this exercise, or check with your physiotherapist first, if you have:

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This information is educational and does not replace advice from a healthcare professional. Ask your physiotherapist or doctor before starting, especially if you have pain, a recent injury or have had surgery.