Weighted Swiss Ball T Raise

Muscle Groups: Shoulders

Weighted Swiss Ball T Raise focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.

How to Perform

Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Swiss Ball T Raise with proper form and technique.

  1. 1

    Lie face down on a Swiss ball with your chest and stomach supported, allowing your body to drape over the ball.

  2. 2

    Extend your legs behind you with your toes on the floor for balance, and hold a light dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing each other.

  3. 3

    Let your arms hang straight down towards the floor, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.

  4. 4

    Engage your core and glutes, then raise both arms out to the sides, forming a 'T' shape with your body.

  5. 5

    Lift your arms until they are parallel with the floor, squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.

  6. 6

    Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.

Secondary Muscles

While Weighted Swiss Ball T Raise primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.

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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Swiss Ball T Raise, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.

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