Dowel Behind Raises Cues:
- Start exercise in a standing position: feet shoulder width, core engaged, arms overhand grip of dowel behind body, chest up, and shoulders back.
- Raise dowel upward and push chest up.
- Return back through the same movement for one rep.
Ideas for Exercise Uses:
- Perform as a strengthening shoulder exercise.
- Add as a warm-up exercise for an upper body strength workout.
- Use as a rehab exercise for blood flow to chest and shoulders.
Behind Raise Exercise Variations:
- Aqua Reach Backs (Beginner)
- Bodyweight Reach Backs (Intermediate)
- Dowel Behind Raises (Advanced)
Dowel Behind Raises Informational Diagram:
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