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- Beginner
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- Primary muscles
- Shoulders
- Secondary muscles
- Trapezius
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
Shoulder Abduction
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Shoulder Abduction is a bodyweight exercise targeting Shoulders (Deltoids).
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How to perform it
- Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides.
- Slowly raise your arms out to the sides until they reach shoulder height, forming a T shape with your body. Keep your palms facing down and your elbows slightly bent.
- Hold the position for a moment, feeling the activation in your shoulders.
- Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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