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Foundation Strength 2 |
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| Exercise |
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| Resistance Tube Lateral Raise |
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| Muscles |
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| Front and middle deltoids |
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| Loading |
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| Elasticity of the tube. Placing your feet further apart will increase the stretch of the tube and therefore the resistance |
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| Sets & reps. |
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| 3 x 10 |
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| Recovery |
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| 90 seconds |
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| Technique |
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| Standing in a neutral position, with feet almost touching, take hold of the handles and gradually raise to shoulder height. |
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| Tempo |
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| 2-1-2-1 = 2 second raise, 1 second hold at end range, 2 second release, 1 second pause at start position. |
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| Breathing |
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| Breathe out gradually as you raise the handles and in on the descent |
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| Spotting |
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| Use at least one spotter next to provide you with feedback on your alignment and to monitor the tempo. |
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| Key Points |
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| Maintain neutral alignment. Do not allow your neck or back to extend or flex from neutral. |
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| Variations |
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| Widen your feet to increase the resistance. Perform a front raise. |
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| Other exercises |
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| All Resistance
Tube Drills |
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| Please read our Disclaimer before performing these Sample Drills |
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