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Exercise name
(Resistance)Description
(Technique cues) Progression
Muscle groups: Shoulder extensors and elbow extensors
Muscles emphasized: Latissimus dorsi and triceps brachii
Joint movement: Shoulder extension with elbow extension
E. Lunge triceps kick back
(Dumbbell)Stand in a lunge with the left
foot forward, the torso partially
supported by the right hand on the
left thigh and the left arm hanging
toward the floor with the elbow
extended and a dumbbell in the
left hand. Then slowly bend and
raise the left elbow up toward the
ceiling, extend the elbow, pause,
slowly bend the elbow, and return
to the starting position. Repeat on
the other side.
(Focus on keeping the elbow high
as it extends to a straight but not
hyperextended position; maintain
firm trunk stabilization.)- Gradually increase dumbbell
from 5 pounds to 10 pounds.
TABLE 7.10 Selected Strength Exercises for the Upper Extremity (continued)