Overhead Arm Raise
Exercise Instructions:
This exercise will strengthen your shoulders and arms. It should make swimming and other activities such as lifting and carrying grandchildren easier.
- You can do this exercise while standing or sitting in a sturdy, armless chair.
- Keep your feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
- Hold weights at your sides at shoulder height with palms facing forward. Breathe in slowly.
- Slowly breathe out as you raise both arms up over your head keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- Hold the position for 1 second.
- Breathe in as you slowly lower your arms.
- Repeat 10-15 times.
- Rest; then repeat 10-15 more times.
Targeted Muscles:
Shoulders and arms
What You Need:
Weighted objects or hand-held weights
Tip:
As you progress, use a heavier weight and alternate arms until you can lift the weight comfortably with both arms.
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