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Shoulder · Strengthening

Full Can Shoulder Abduction

Full can shoulder abduction, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, arms extended, no load or with light dumbbells

Illustration of the Full Can Shoulder Abduction exercise

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How to do the exercise

Sets: 3

Repetitions: 10

Description: Keep your arms extended along your sides, palms facing forward (full can position). Slowly lift your arms laterally until they reach shoulder height, then gently lower back to the starting position.

Tips: Keep your shoulders down and avoid shrugging during the movement. Control both the upward and downward phases to effectively engage the shoulder muscles.

Progression: When the exercise becomes easy, add light dumbbells to increase resistance.

At a glance

Goal
Strengthening
Level
Beginner
Equipment
light dumbbells
Starting position
Standing, arms along sides, palms facing forward
Clinical goal
Muscle strengthening of the shoulder
Also known as
lateral shoulder raise full can, shoulder abduction with arms extended, forward palms-up lateral raise

Precautions

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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.