Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Shoulder Abduction.
A mobility drill that trains active shoulder abduction by raising the arms out to the sides through the full available range of motion. It improves lateral deltoid activation and shoulder joint mobility, and is commonly used as a warm-up or corrective exercise.
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The Shoulder Abduction is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.