Lying Around the World Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Lateral
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Lateral
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Posterior, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Serratus Anterior, Latissimus Dorsi, Infraspinatus, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Teres Minor, Tibialis Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Lying Shoulder Rotation
How to: Lying Around the World
- Lie face down on a mat with your arms extended out to the sides at shoulder height.
- Keeping your elbows slightly bent, rotate your arms to lift them off the ground while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Hold for a moment, then return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of muscle strength.
- Overextending the arms.
- Incorrect shoulder alignment.
Modifications
- Perform without weight to reduce difficulty.
- Limit the range of motion if shoulder pain occurs.
Tips
- Keep your movements controlled to avoid using momentum.
- Focus on engaging your shoulder muscles throughout the exercise.
- Avoid shrugging your shoulders; keep them relaxed.
Tags
shoulders
strength
deltoids
bodyweight
exercise
fitness