How to Do
How to Do Activation of the Prone Shoulder Press
The activation of the prone shoulder press 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 activation of the prone shoulder press.
Beginning
Beginning Activation of the Prone Shoulder Press
1. Clients should lie prone and keep their head, neck, and spine in a straight line, with their elbows fully extended and their glenohumeral (shoulder) joint in external rotation (thumbs are pointing up toward the ceiling).
2. If the exercise is done on a multipurpose training bench, the arms should be perpendicular to the floor.
Movement
Activation of the Prone Shoulder Press Movement
1. Clients should be instructed to raise and lower their arms in a controlled manner, not to pull their upper arms behind their rib cage, to avoid swinging their arms, and to avoid lifting their head/neck or back throughout the exercise.
2. Placing the arms behind the torso can put strain on the anterior shoulder joint, and lifting the head can put strain on the neck and back.
Benefits
Activation of the Prone Shoulder Press Benefits
One of the best exercises for strengthening your shoulders and upper back is the shoulder press. The front portion of your shoulder muscle (anterior deltoid) benefits the most from the shoulder press, but you'll also be working out your deltoids, triceps, trapezius, and pecs.
Exercises Aliases
Dumbbell Shoulder Press.
