Sentences with phrase «side delts as»

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For example, as you move the dumbbells higher overhead and begin to rotate the forearms, the upper arms shift out to the sides, engaging shoulder abduction which incorporates the lateral delts, while the triceps assist elbow extension.

The upright row is a very effective way to target your side delts and traps as prime movers and your front delts, rhombs and teres minor as secondary muscles.

Keeping your arms elevated at shoulder level, open your arms out to the sides and engage your rear delts as you pull each handle across to the other side.

One way in which you can adjust side laterals and stimulate side delt gains is that once in a while you grab a pair of dumbbells weighing twice as much as you would usually use and just try to execute at least half of a full rep.. Another way in which you can make half reps more effective is by keeping tension constantly throughout the movement by never allowing the dumbbells to fully return to your sides, which if they do, they will relax the muscles that should be isolated and worked.

Due to my background, which included extensive course work in anatomy and kinesiology, it is very hard for me to let go of the unease I feel at not working arms, side delts and forearms directly, as the latter two are weak spots, especially forearms.

The rear delt of that side will get good isometric work as you hold the weight in position, but it's the bottom arm that should be the focus of the movement.