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