Stand tall holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides. With straight arms, lift the dumbbells in front of you to shoulder height for a front raise, then lower them back down.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 5-10lb
Intermediate: 15-30lb
Advanced: 35-45lb
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CABLE STRAIGHT ARM PULL DOWN (4x12)
Stand facing the cable machine and, keeping your arms locked straight, pull the bar from shoulder height down to your thighs using your back muscles.
Beginner: 3-10lbs
Intermediate: 12-35lbs
Advanced: 40-65+ lbs*Modification: Upright row with dumbbells
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CABLE BICEP CURL (4x12)
Hold the cable handle with an underhand grip and curl your hand toward your shoulder, keeping your elbow tucked tightly against your ribs.
Weight recommendations
Beginner: 10-15lbs
Intermediate: 20-35lbs
Advanced: 40-60+lbs -
BEAR HOLD SHOULDER TAPS (3x12)
Start in a bear hold with your knees hovering 1–2 inches off the floor. Keeping your hips as still as possible, lift one hand to tap the opposite shoulder, then switch sides while staying strong through your core and shoulders.
