Seated Arm Raises
The Seated Arm Raises mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Seated Arm Raises Muscles Worked
Primary
Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
How to do the Seated Arm Raises
Equipment Setup and Positioning
Sit comfortably on a yoga mat or the floor in a cross-legged or upright seated position with an elongated spine.
Engage your core and keep your shoulders relaxed away from your ears.
Movement Instructions
Start with your arms extended out to your sides or down by your hips.
Inhale and smoothly sweep your arms upward in an arc overhead until your hands meet or approach each other above your head.
Exhale as you slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position in a controlled motion.
Maintain a steady rhythm and keep upper body movements fluid and deliberate throughout the exercise.
Seated Arm Raises FAQs
What muscles does the Seated Arm Raises work?
The Seated Arm Raises mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the lateral deltoid and anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Seated Arm Raises?
None. The Seated Arm Raises is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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