1. By: Kyle Herling and Douglas Matthew Drake
Shoulder Raises

2. Proper Technique
1. In correct posture, stand with your legs spaced shoulder width apart.
2. Keep your abdominal muscles tight, knees bent and chest relaxed.
3. Under control, raise the weight directly up while focusing on your shoulders.
4. Stop when your elbow joints are in a straight line with your shoulders and reverse the motion down.
5. Under control lower the weight, stop when your arms slightly touch your sides and reverse the motion back up.

3. Major Muscles Involved
Anterior Deltoids
Lateral Deltoids
Other Muscles Involved:
Trapezoids
Pectoralis

4. Variations
Front shoulder raises
Lateral shoulder raises

5. Typical Technique errors
Bouncing with the legs for momentum
Not controlling the weight on the way down
Improper breathing patterns

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