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One Arm Side Raises w/Elastic Band

Exercise Tips

  • Focus on balance
  • Keep back flat
  • Do not strain your neck

One Arm Side Raises w/Elastic Band

This exercise targets your shoulders and provides a low cardio benefit.

Muscle Group

Deltoids (Shoulders)

Frequency

1 Day a Week to
3 Days a Week

Equipment

Elastic Band, Exercise Ball

Cardiovascular Benefit

Low

Muscle Group: Deltoids (Shoulders)

Equipment: Elastic Band, Exercise Ball

Minimum Frequency: 1 Day a Week

Maximum Frequency: 3 Days a Week

Cardiovascular Benefit: Low

Exercise Category: Shoulders



Starting Position: Sit flat on the center of an exercise ball with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor, with an elastic band underneath the ball, your weight holding it in place. Extend your arms straight down by your sides and grab the handles, palms facing you. Raise one arm to a 45 degree angle.

  1. 1 Exhaling, lift your raised arm up and out at the same angle to shoulder level, keeping your elbow slightly bent.
  2. 2 Inhale and slowly lower your arm back down to starting position.
  3. 3 Repeat this exercise until you have completed all repetitions for the set, then switch sides and repeat motions.