Seated Front Deltoid

What it is

This is a partner-assisted isometric exercise designed to target your front deltoids. It primarily works the anterior muscles of your shoulders while also engaging your chest. You will hold a static contraction, resisting gentle pressure, to enhance strength and flexibility.

Technique tips

• Sit tall with your chest open and shoulders rolled back for optimal stretch.
• Ensure your partner maintains a firm, yet gentle, grip on your wrists.
• Resist your partner's pressure with consistent effort throughout the hold.
• Keep your elbows locked straight when you attempt to move your arms forward.
• Breathe steadily through the static hold; do not hold your breath.
• Communicate with your partner to control the intensity of both the resistance and stretch.

How to track your progress

Log the hold time of each set. Straddly keeps your best hold for this exercise and tells you when you beat it, so a two-second gain does not go unnoticed.