Bodyweight Standing Front Raise to Opener
Sculpt your shoulders with Bodyweight Standing Front Raise to Opener. No equipment needed, just controlled movements for a great workout!
The Bodyweight Standing Front Raise to Opener mainly works the shoulders, with help from the chest. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Bodyweight Standing Front Raise to Opener Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid)
Secondary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)
Bodyweight Standing Front Raise to Opener Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Bodyweight Standing Front Raise to Opener
Bodyweight Standing Front Raise to Open
Positioning:
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Keep your knees slightly bent and your feet flat on the ground.
Engage your core by pulling your belly button towards your spine.
Let your arms hang naturally at your sides.
Movement 1. Front Raise:
Raise your arms directly in front of you to shoulder height, keeping them straight.
Your palms should face down throughout the movement.
Hold this position for a moment and feel the muscles in your shoulders working.
Open:
Slowly lower your arms back to shoulder height, keeping them straight.
Rotate your arms outward to the sides, palms up as you open up your arms.
Ensure that your arms are extended straight out to the sides at shoulder height.
Hold this position for another moment, feeling the stretch in your shoulders and chest.
Return:
Bring your arms back together in front of you to return to the starting position.
Repeat the entire sequence for the desired number of repetitions.
Tips:
Keep your movements controlled to avoid straining your shoulders.
Focus on maintaining good posture throughout the exercise.
Breathe steadily, inhaling as you raise your arms and exhaling as you lower them.
Bodyweight Standing Front Raise to Opener FAQs
What muscles does the Bodyweight Standing Front Raise to Opener work?
The Bodyweight Standing Front Raise to Opener mainly works the shoulders, with help from the chest. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and lateral deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Bodyweight Standing Front Raise to Opener?
None. The Bodyweight Standing Front Raise to Opener is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Bodyweight Standing Front Raise to Opener go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Bodyweight Standing Front Raise to Opener variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Behind-Neck Arms-Forward, Bodybuilding Pose, Bodyweight Standing Arnold-Press and Bodyweight Standing Military-Press.
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