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Ball Band Front Raise

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  Primary Muscle Group: Shoulders

Muscle Groups Worked in This Exercise: Deltoideus; upper, middle and posterior parts

Preparation: Sit tall on the ball, keep your back straight and place an exercise band under both feet. Grasp the band in both hands and fully extend your arms beside your hips with your palms facing the ball. Engage your abs.

Breathing: Exhale as you raise your arms, inhale as you lower back to start.

Execution: Raise your arms straight out in front of you, thumbs pointing up, until they are shoulder height. Lower your arms back down to starting position.

Comments: Be careful not to raise your arms any higher than shoulder height.

Here are a few suggested alternative exercises:

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  • Ball Dumbbell Overhead Press
  • Ball Prone Reverse Fly
  • Band Front Raise
  • Band Lat Raise
  • Band Reverse Flys
  • Band Shoulder Press
  • Band Upright Row
  • Dumbbell Front Raise
  • Dumbbell Lat Raise
  • Dumbbell Rear Delt
  • Dumbbell Upright Row
  • Rear Delt Fly - Machine
  • Seated Arnold Press - Dumbbell
  • Seated Dumbbell Press
  • PowerBlock Dumbbells