Shoulder CARs
Draw the largest possible slow circle with the arm, keeping tension throughout to control the shoulder joint.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
- Muscles worked
- Front delts, Side delts, Rear delts
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement
- Mobility
Sets and reps
- 1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets.
- Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the front delts, for when the bodyweight is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Shoulder CARs work?
- The Shoulder CARs mainly works the front delts, side delts and rear delts.
- What equipment do you need for the Shoulder CARs?
- None: it is a bodyweight exercise.
- How many sets and reps of the Shoulder CARs?
- 1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets. Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.
- What can I do instead of the Shoulder CARs?
- Band Front Raise, Band Overhead Press, Band Shoulder Dislocates and Barbell Overhead Press work the same main muscle.
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Coaches add the Shoulder CARs to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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