Side Arm Press

Plane of Motion

Coronal

Muscle Focus

Spring Setting

Light / Medium

Roll Up Bar Short Springs

Top Hooks

Shoulder Adductors

Pectoralis Major, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii (long head), Anterior Deltoid, Coracobrachialis, Biceps Brachii (short head), Teres Minor

Spinal Stabilizers

Erector Spinae, Semispinalis, Deep Posterior Spinal Group

Other Muscles at Play

Objectives

Strengthens the muscles under the armpit to draw the arm toward the body.
Develops proper scapulohumeral rhythm as the arm moves into adduction.
Teaches trunk stabilization when the body is challenged unilaterally.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.