Water Bottle Snow Angels with Pause Over Incline
Snow-angel pattern with a pause that builds shoulder endurance and scapular control.
ShouldersIntermediateStrengthRaise
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: shoulders & upper back. Secondary: rear delts, traps |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Shoulders |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Raise |
| Sets & reps | 4 sets × 10-12 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~24 kcal |
How to do it
- Lie face-down on an incline bench holding water bottles.
- Move the arms in a snow-angel pattern from the sides toward overhead.
- Pause briefly at the end range, then return with control.
- Keep the core engaged and neck neutral.
- Complete 4 sets of 10-12 reps.
Equipment
- Water Bottles
- Incline Bench
Coaching tips
Benefits
Snow-angel pattern with a pause that builds shoulder endurance and scapular control.
Common mistakes
Avoid shrugging or rushing through the pause.
Make it harder
Increase the pause duration or bottle weight.
Make it easier
Remove the pause or use lighter bottles.
Breathing
Exhale as you open, hold the pause, inhale as you return.
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