How to Do Shoulder Abduction

Shoulder Abduction is a shoulders exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Shoulder Abduction

  1. 01Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms by your sides.
  2. 02Turn your palms forward and engage your core to stabilize the torso.
  3. 03Raise both arms out to the sides in a wide arc until they are level with your shoulders.
  4. 04Pause for a second to feel the tension in the lateral deltoids.
  5. 05Lower your arms back down to the starting position with controlled speed.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Shoulder Abduction

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep your shoulder blades depressed and avoid shrugging your neck as you lift your arms.

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05 / FAQ

Shoulder Abduction questions

What muscles does Shoulder Abduction work?

Shoulder Abduction is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Shoulder Abduction correctly?

Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms by your sides. Turn your palms forward and engage your core to stabilize the torso. Raise both arms out to the sides in a wide arc until they are level with your shoulders. Pause for a second to feel the tension in the lateral deltoids. Lower your arms back down to the starting position with controlled speed.

What is the A90 coach tip for Shoulder Abduction?

Keep your shoulder blades depressed and avoid shrugging your neck as you lift your arms.

Is Shoulder Abduction suitable for beginners?

Shoulder Abduction is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Shoulder Abduction?

No. Shoulder Abduction is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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