6 Ultimate Shoulder Exercises For Boulder Shoulders

#5 Dumbbell Upright Row

Instructions:

Step 1. Hold a pair of dumbbells with an overhand grasp and hold the weights in front of your thighs with your palms facing inwards.

Step 2. While keeping the weights close to your body, pull the dumbbells up toward your chest. Elbows should remain flared out during the movement. When the dumbbells are at chest level, take a pause for 1 or 2 seconds.

Step 3. Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position. Repeat preferred repetitions.

Important tips:

1. Avoid using momentum to move through the exercise.

2. Make sure to raise the weight through a full range of motion.

3. Avoid allowing the weight to move away from the body. Instead, keep the weight close to the body throughout the exercise.

Also, read 6 Effective Shoulder Stretches To Instantly Fix Tight Shoulders & Relieve Tension.

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