Exercise technique

roller seated single leg shoulder flexor depresor retractor

This exercise targets the pectoral muscles while also engaging the deltoids and triceps. It involves sitting with legs extended, holding a roller, and performing a controlled shoulder flexion movement.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on a flat surface with your legs extended in front of you.
  2. Hold the roller with both hands, palms facing down, and place it on your thighs.
  3. Lean back slightly and engage your core muscles.
  4. Raise the roller up to shoulder level, keeping your arms straight.
  5. Slowly lower the roller back down to your thighs.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Deltoids, Triceps.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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