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Pulley Seated Shoulder Raise

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Pulley Seated Shoulder Raise Overview

The pulley seated shoulder raise is a targeted workout that focuses primarily on the shoulders.

Using the pulley machine, the exercise involves sitting upright and raising the arms out to the sides.

While the workout also engages secondary muscles like the trapezius, the main emphasis is on strengthening the shoulder muscles.

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Pulley Seated Shoulder Raise Instructions

  1. Stand facing the pulley machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Hold the handles of the pulley machine with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
  3. Keep your arms straight and raise them in front of you, parallel to the floor.
  4. Pause briefly at the top of the movement, feeling the contraction in your shoulders.
  5. Slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Pulley Seated Shoulder Raise Tips

  1. Adjust the pulley to shoulder height and sit with proper posture.
  2. Hold the handles with an overhand grip, keeping your arms slightly bent.
  3. Engage your shoulder muscles by pulling the handles upwards, leading with your elbows.
  4. Avoid using momentum and focus on a controlled movement throughout the exercise.
  5. Pause briefly at the top of the movement, squeezing your shoulder muscles.
  6. Slowly lower the handles back to the starting position, maintaining tension in your shoulders.

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