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Strongman Front Hold

IntermediateStrengthTier T3

A strongman front hold. A weight is kept in each hand with the arms straight out in front of the body, kept level for as long as possible.

Targets: Shoulder

Stop if

Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.

This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.

  • Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
  • Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.

Equipment needed

No equipment needed

Dosage

1

Sets

30 sec

Reps / Time

60 sec

Rest

controlled

Tempo

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. A woman with her back to a wall raising her arms straight out in front, a weight in each hand, arms nearly level at shoulder height.

    Step 1 of 4

    Take a weight in each hand and raise your arms straight out in front of you until they are level.

  2. A woman standing against a wall holding a weight in each hand, both arms perfectly level and straight out in front of her.

    Step 2 of 4

    Keep your arms perfectly level and straight out in front, holding the weights for as long as you can.

  3. A woman with her arms dropping just past level, the weights lowering, the hold ended, back still against the wall.

    Step 3 of 4

    When you can no longer keep the arms level, lower the weights - the hold is over.

  4. A woman with her back to a wall raising her arms straight out in front, a weight in each hand, arms nearly level at shoulder height.

    Step 4 of 4

    Take a weight in each hand and raise your arms straight out in front of you until they are level.

Safety Information

Practise on a flat, even surface with clear space around you - the weights drop when the hold ends. Anyone with a shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand or back problem should ask a physical therapist or physician before attempting this exercise and stop at pain or dizziness. Repeat only within a comfortable range and stop on unusual pain. Stop if the exercise causes pain or you become unwell. Seek appropriate professional advice about symptoms or suitability.

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