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Strength Dumbbell

Alternating Deltoid Raise

The Alternating Deltoid Raise combines two shoulder movements in one set. One repetition raises the dumbbells in front of the body, while the next raises them out to the sides...

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Strength Barbell

Anti-Gravity Press

The Anti-Gravity Press is a prone shoulder exercise performed face down on an incline bench. A barbell begins near the upper chest and is pressed forward while the arms remain...

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Stretching

Arm Circles

Arm Circles are a simple shoulder warm-up performed with the arms extended to the sides. The hands travel through repeated circles while the shoulders and upper back control t...

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Strength Dumbbell

Arnold Dumbbell Press

The Arnold Dumbbell Press is a seated shoulder press that adds rotation as the dumbbells travel overhead. It begins with the palms facing the body and finishes with them facin...

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Strength Bands

Back Flyes - With Bands

Band Back Flyes are a standing exercise for the rear shoulders and upper back. The arms begin extended in front of the body and move outward until they reach the sides. Band r...

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Plyometrics Medicine Ball

Backward Medicine Ball Throw

The Backward Medicine Ball Throw is an explosive exercise in which the ball travels overhead and behind the body. The movement begins from a squat or hip-loaded position and f...

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Strength Bands

Band Pull Apart

The Band Pull Apart is an upper-body exercise performed by stretching a resistance band across the chest. The rear shoulders, middle back, and traps work together as the hands...

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