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Chair Seated I T Raise

The Chair Seated I T Raise mainly works the shoulders and traps. You'll need: chair.

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Required Equipment

Chair
Chair

Chair Seated I T Raise Muscles Worked

Primary

Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)

Secondary

Lower Traps (trapezius, lower fibers)

How to do the Chair Seated I T Raise

  1. Sit upright on the edge of a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the floor and hinge forward at your hips while keeping your back straight.

  2. Extend your arms down toward your feet with your thumbs pointing upward in an I position.

  3. Engage your upper back and shoulders to raise your arms straight up overhead while maintaining a neutral spine.

  4. Lower your arms back down with control, then shift your arms out slightly wider into a T position and repeat the lift to target different fibers of your upper back.

Chair Seated I T Raise FAQs

What muscles does the Chair Seated I T Raise work?

The Chair Seated I T Raise mainly works the shoulders and traps. The main muscles are the posterior deltoid and trapezius.

What equipment do you need for the Chair Seated I T Raise?

Chair.

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