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Woman performing an armpit row with AguaForce water weights

Armpit Row

Targets the lateral shoulders and upper back through a wide-elbow pulling motion toward the armpits.

Main Muscles

  • Lateral Deltoid

Supporting Muscles

  • Brachialis
  • Brachioradialis
  • Serratus Anterior
  • Biceps

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How to perform

  • Stand tall holding an AguaForce weight in each hand at your sides
  • Pull both weights straight up toward your armpits, leading with your elbows out wide
  • Raise until your elbows reach shoulder height, keeping the weights close to your ribs
  • Lower back down with control and repeat

Tips

  • Keep your elbows flaring out to the sides rather than forward
  • Keep your torso upright throughout the movement