Bent Over Shoulder Pendulum Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Posterior
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Posterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Infraspinatus, Latissimus Dorsi
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Shoulder Pendulum
How to: Bent Over Shoulder Pendulum
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hinge at the hips to lean forward.
- Allow your arms to hang down, then swing them gently in a circular motion.
- Keep the movements controlled and initiate from the shoulder joint.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning too far forward.
- Using momentum instead of muscle control.
- Not keeping the core engaged.
Modifications
- Perform with a reduced weight or use a lighter resistance like a resistance band.
- You can also perform this exercise seated if standing is uncomfortable.
Tips
- Maintain a straight back and hinge at the hips.
- Keep your movements controlled to effectively engage the shoulder muscles.
- Focus on a full range of motion for better muscle activation.
Tags
back
shoulders
strength
deltoids
exercise
medium intensity