Muscle Groups Involved
- Lower Trapezius - Primary
- Mid Back/Mid Traps - Primary
- Delts - Front - Primary
Category
BodyweightDumbbell
Highlights
- Tuck your shoulder blades into your back pockets.
- Keep your elbows straight or nearly straight during the whole movement.
- Your shoulder blades should move back and forth during the exercise. Do not pin them in place.
- Do not drop the weights. Keep tension in your upper back the whole time.
- Do not move your head during the exercise.
Description
The Blackburn V 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 V improves shoulder retraction and depression and builds the
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Form
Make sure to keep your elbows straight or nearly straight to ensure proper
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