This exercise strengthens front (anterior) and middle (medial) shoulder, and the upper back.  Using the stability ball you also strengthen the abdominals and the low back incorporating the core muscles.

• Lie on your right side on a stability ball, your middle to lower torso supported on the ball, your right hand on the floor aligned with your shoulder, arm straight.
• Place left foot on floor in front of right leg, both legs straight; contract abdominals so your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
• Hold a dumbbell in left hand, elbow bent, palm facing in and aligned with your shoulder.
• Draw shoulder blades down and together, then press dumbbell directly overhead, following the same line as your torso, keeping shoulders relaxed and away from your ears.
• Slowly bend elbow, lowering weight to starting position.
• Repeat 12-15 repetitions and switch sides.  Complete 3 sets of 12-15 repetitions per side.

Tip On Form:  As you straighten arm overhead, picture your left shoulder pressing down toward your feet.  This will help keep your shoulder in alignment.    

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