SHOULDER PRESS

The Shoulder Press is an ideal activity for strengthening your shoulders and core.

Benefits

• Warm up and stretch upper back and arms.
• Ability to work shoulders with a wide grip.

Instructions

1. Stretch and Warm-up for 5 minutes prior to any exercise.
2. Sit upright in seat facing the frame and grasp handles. Keep at half an arms length with your elbows bent downwards. (You may need to sit forwards in your seat.)
3. Now lift the handles as you exhale and you extend the arms fully. At the top of the position make sure that you hold the contraction for a second. Keep your head up and your back straight.
4. Lower the handles slowly back to the starting position as you inhale. Repeat step 3 and 4 for the duration of the exercise.
5. Keep your abdominal muscles tight, engaging your core for stability.
6. Keep your head up, shoulders back.
7. Stretch appropriate muscles to ensure recovery to resting position and prevent soreness.

Age Range: 12 Yrs old and up (Children should be supervised by an adult).