Muscle Groups Involved
- Mid Back/Mid Traps - Primary
- Delts - Rear - Primary
Category
Dumbbell
Highlights
- Bend over at the hips, not your waist, to 45 degrees.
- Tuck your shoulder blades into your back pockets to activate your back musculature.
- Go all the way up until your hands are at least in line with your torso, or higher.
- Do not swing at the bottom or let the weights drop.
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
Picture that you are tucking your shoulder blades into your back pockets to
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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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