Abduction exercises

Resistance Band Supinated Grip Pull Apart is a standing band exercise for the upper back and rear shoulders. Its palms-up grip distinguishes this variation from an overhand pull-apart, with the arms moving apart against elastic resistance.

The Lateral Band Walk is a quarter-squat exercise in which a resistance band above the knees or around the ankles resists every step to the side. It works the glutes and hip abductors and trains pelvic stability. Keep tension on the band throughout and do not let the knees collapse inward.

Barbell Rear Delt Raise is a bent-over shoulder isolation exercise that emphasizes the rear deltoids. The position also requires controlled support from the upper back and trunk.

The Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise is an isolation exercise targeting the rear deltoids, as well as engaging the upper back muscles including the rhomboids and trapezius. It is performed on an incline bench to allow for a greater range of motion and to minimize the involvement of other muscle groups.

The machine lateral raise is an isolation exercise targeting the lateral deltoid muscles. It involves using a specialized machine that provides stability and controlled movement, allowing for focused muscle engagement. This exercise is ideal for building shoulder width and improving shoulder symmetry.

The Dumbbell Incline Chest Supported Lateral Raise is an isolation exercise targeting the lateral deltoids. It involves lying face down on an incline bench, which provides support and stability, minimizing momentum and maximizing shoulder engagement. This exercise is effective for building shoulder width and improving overall shoulder aesthetics.

The Single Arm Cable Rear Delt Fly is an isolation exercise targeting the rear deltoid muscles. This exercise helps improve shoulder stability and posture by focusing on the posterior part of the shoulder. It requires a cable machine and is performed one arm at a time to ensure balanced muscle development.

The Dumbbell Powell Raise is an isolation exercise targeting the rear deltoids, part of the shoulder muscle group. It is performed with a single dumbbell, focusing on shoulder stabilization and control. This exercise helps improve shoulder symmetry and posture by strengthening the often underdeveloped rear deltoids.

Band Hip Abduction is a standing single-leg band exercise that trains hip abductor strength. The anchored band creates lateral resistance while the body maintains balance.

The Chest Supported Lateral T Raise is an isolation exercise targeting the rear deltoids, with secondary engagement of the upper back muscles. This exercise is performed on an incline bench set at an angle greater than 45 degrees, allowing for optimal isolation of the rear delts while minimizing lower back strain.

The One Arm Dumbbell Lateral Raise is an isolation exercise targeting the lateral deltoid muscle. It helps in building shoulder width and strength by lifting a dumbbell to the side of the body with one arm. This exercise is typically performed standing, allowing for greater range of motion and unilateral focus.

Cable Leaning Lateral Raise is a leaning cable variation of the lateral raise for the lateral deltoids. The body angle changes the line of resistance compared with an upright cable lateral raise.

Cable Seated Rear Lateral Raise is a seated cable isolation exercise for the rear deltoids. Cable resistance maintains tension while the seated position limits momentum from the lower body.

Dumbbell Poliquin Lateral Raise is an advanced dumbbell shoulder-isolation variation that emphasizes the lateral deltoids. Its controlled side-raising pattern keeps the focus on the middle portion of the shoulder.

The Dumbbell Lu Raise, inspired by Olympic weightlifter Lu Xiaojun, is a shoulder exercise that targets the lateral deltoids. It involves lifting dumbbells to the side with a controlled motion, emphasizing shoulder stability and muscle engagement.

The Dumbbell Lateral Raise is an isolation exercise targeting the lateral deltoid muscles of the shoulders. It is designed to increase shoulder width and improve overall shoulder aesthetics. This exercise involves lifting dumbbells out to the sides of your body until they reach shoulder height, focusing on controlled movement and proper form.

Cable Lateral Raise is an isolation shoulder exercise that targets the lateral deltoids with cable resistance. The cable maintains consistent loading through the side-raising pattern.

The Dumbbell Incline One Arm Lateral Raise is an isolation exercise targeting the lateral deltoid muscles. It is performed on an incline bench, allowing for a greater range of motion and increased muscle activation. This exercise helps in building shoulder width and improving overall shoulder aesthetics.

The Seated Bent Over Dumbbell Lateral Raise targets the posterior deltoids, trapezius, and rhomboids. This exercise enhances shoulder stability and improves upper back strength. It is performed while seated, which helps isolate the muscles by minimizing momentum.

The One-Arm Dumbbell Supported Bent Over Lateral Raise is an isolation exercise targeting the posterior deltoids. It involves bending over at the hips with one hand supported on a bench or stable surface, while the other arm lifts a dumbbell laterally to shoulder height. This exercise helps in developing shoulder stability and strength, particularly in the rear deltoids.

The Alternate Bent Over Dumbbell Reverse Fly is an isolation exercise targeting the rear deltoids, upper back, and rhomboids. It involves bending at the hips while maintaining a neutral spine and lifting dumbbells laterally in an alternating fashion.

Landmine Lateral Raise is a shoulder-isolation variation using the free end of a landmine bar. Its arcing resistance path emphasizes the lateral deltoids while the anchored bar provides a distinct loading profile from dumbbells.

Band Lateral Raise is a shoulder isolation exercise that uses elastic resistance to target the lateral deltoids. It develops the middle portion of the shoulder through an outward arm-raising pattern.

The One-Arm Cable Bent Over Lateral Raise is an isolation exercise targeting the posterior deltoid muscles. It involves using a cable machine to provide constant tension throughout the movement, enhancing muscle activation and development in the rear shoulders. This exercise also engages the upper back and stabilizing muscles, contributing to improved shoulder stability and posture.