How to Do
How to Do Combo Arm Raises on Ball
The combo arm raises on the ball should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the combo arm raises on the ball.
Beginning
Beginning Combo Arm Raises
1. Hold with a pair of dumbbells in each hand at arm's length next to your thighs. The palms are facing each other.
2. Turn your right hand so that the palm faces forward (one end of the dumbbell will be touching your thigh).
Movement
Combo Arm Raises Movement
1. Begin the exercise by raising your right arm from your side until it is even with your shoulder (similar to a side lateral raise) and raising your left arm straight out in front of your body until it is even with your shoulder (just like a front raise).
2. Hold the position for a few seconds before lowering the weight back to the starting position. For each rep, switch arms.
Benefits
Combo Arm Raises Benefits
Front dumbbell raises primarily target the anterior deltoid, which is located in the front of the shoulders. This muscle is responsible for shoulder flexion. Front dumbbell raises also work the lateral (side) deltoid and the serratus anterior, as well as the upper and lower trapezius, clavicular pectoralis major, and biceps.
Exercise Aliases
Combo Shoulder Raise.
