Bent Over Dumbbell Shoulder Pendulums / Swings
- Stand facing the back of a sturdy with your back straight, your feet shoulder width apart, and your arms hanging naturally by your sides
- Squat to pick up the dumbbell in your working hand and then lean forward and place your free hand onto the back of the chair (be sure not to bend so far forward to create a 90-degree angle, only a slight lean is necessary)
- Gently bring the dumbbell towards the back of the chair before allowing it to naturally swing back towards the thigh on the same side
- Repeat for the specified amount of reps or time
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Bent over dumbbell shoulder pendulums / swings is a gym work out exercise that targets shoulders and also involves upper back & lower traps. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Upright dumbbell rows, trx suspension strap planks and single / one arm kneeling t-bar / landmine presses are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as bent over dumbbell shoulder pendulums / swings. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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