Muscles Involved
- Middle Trapezius - Primary
- Rhomboids - Primary
Category
Dumbbell
Highlights
- Tuck your shoulder blades into your back pockets as you lift your arms.
- Create a T pattern with your hands as you raise them up.
- Your by hands should end at 9 and 3 o'clock.
- Start with no weight to get the form correct.
- Goal weight should be 10% of your bodyweight in each hand for 10 strict reps.
Description
The Blackburn T is an exercise focused on improving the coordination and function of the shoulders. It strengthens the muscles of the upper back, including the rhomboids, rear deltoids, lower trapeziu
Common Mistakes
Do not stop early. Be sure to go until your hands are at least even with yo
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Pro Tips
You may need to start with only the weight of your hands instead of dumbbel
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Purpose
The Blackburn T improves shoulder retraction and builds the muscles between
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Form
Make sure to keep your elbows straight or nearly straight to ensure proper
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