---
title: "Shoulder Abduction"
description: "Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides."
locale: en
slug: shoulder-abduction
url: "https://hi.fitness/exercises/shoulder-abduction"
primaryMuscle: "Front delts"
secondaryMuscles: ["Lats"]
equipment: ["Bodyweight"]
category: "Strength"
format: "Reps"
video: "https://hi.fitness/exercise-media/public/video/147f5e19-shoulder-abduction.mp4"
updatedAt: 2026-07-30T23:30:11+00:00
---
# Shoulder Abduction

Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides.

## How to do it

1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides.
2. Slowly raise your arms out to the sides until they reach shoulder height, forming a T shape with your body. Keep your palms facing down and your elbows slightly bent.
3. Hold the position for a moment, feeling the activation in your shoulders.
4. Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

## Form tips

- Move your arms slowly and with control to maximize muscle engagement and prevent injury.
- Breathe steadily, exhaling as you raise your arms and inhaling as you lower them.
- Ensure your shoulders stay relaxed and away from your ears throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum to lift your arms; focus on using your shoulder muscles.

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