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Foundation Strength 2
Exercise
Resistance Tube Lateral Raise
Muscles
Front and middle deltoids
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Elasticity of the tube. Placing your feet further apart will increase the stretch of the tube and therefore the resistance
Sets & reps.
3 x 10
Recovery
90 seconds
Technique
Standing in a neutral position, with feet almost touching, take hold of the handles and gradually raise to shoulder height.
Tempo
2-1-2-1 = 2 second raise, 1 second hold at end range, 2 second release, 1 second pause at start position.
Breathing
Breathe out gradually as you raise the handles and in on the descent
Spotting
Use at least one spotter next to provide you with feedback on your alignment and to monitor the tempo.
Key Points
Maintain neutral alignment. Do not allow your neck or back to extend or flex from neutral.
Variations
Widen your feet to increase the resistance. Perform a front raise.
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Reebok Resistance Tube Level 1 (light
resistance
) £9.99
Reebok Resistance Tube Level 2( medium
resistance
) £9.99
Reebok Resistance Tube Level 3 (heavy
resistance
) £9.99
Reebok Resistance Tube Level 4 (X heavy resistance) £9.99
