Shoulder Transverse Adduction
Strengthen your chest & shoulders! This simple exercise targets transverse adduction for a great upper body workout. Try it now!
The Shoulder Transverse Adduction is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and biceps. You'll need: cable handle attachment or dumbbells or cable machine.
Required Equipment
Shoulder Transverse Adduction Muscles Worked
Primary
Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Biceps (biceps brachii)
Shoulder Transverse Adduction Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Shoulder Transverse Adduction
Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended to the sides, parallel to the ground.
Keep your arms straight but not locked, with your palms facing down.
Bring your arms straight across your chest in a sweeping motion, allowing your hands to meet or overlap in front of you.
Reverse the motion and bring your arms back to the starting position.
Keep the movement controlled and focus on engaging the chest muscles as you bring your arms together.
Repeat the motion for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
For added resistance, you can hold dumbbells or attach handles to a cable machine to perform this exercise. Ensure controlled movements and avoid swinging the weights or using momentum to complete the motion. Engage your core throughout the exercise to maintain balance and stability.
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Shoulder Transverse Adduction FAQs
What muscles does the Shoulder Transverse Adduction work?
The Shoulder Transverse Adduction mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and biceps. The main muscles are the pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Shoulder Transverse Adduction?
Cable handle attachment or dumbbells or cable machine.
Is the Shoulder Transverse Adduction a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Shoulder Transverse Adduction go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Shoulder Transverse Adduction variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Shoulder Adduction, Shoulder Transverse Abduction, Shoulder Transverse Flexion and Standing Underhand Cross-Over Raise.
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