Bent Over Front Raise to Snow Angel
Combines a bent-over front raise with a snow-angel pattern for complete shoulder and upper-back activation.
ShouldersIntermediateStrengthRaise
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: shoulders & rear delts. Secondary: upper back, traps |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Shoulders |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Raise |
| Sets & reps | 4 sets × 10-12 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~26 kcal |
How to do it
- Hinge at the hips with a flat back holding light dumbbells.
- Raise the arms forward, then open them into a snow-angel pattern.
- Squeeze the rear delts and upper back at the end range.
- Return with control to the start.
- Repeat for desired reps.
Equipment
- Dumbbells
Coaching tips
Benefits
Combines a bent-over front raise with a snow-angel pattern for complete shoulder and upper-back activation.
Common mistakes
Avoid swinging the weights or rounding the lower back.
Make it harder
Increase weight or slow the tempo.
Make it easier
Perform the movements separately with lighter weight.
Breathing
Exhale as you raise, inhale as you lower.
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