How to Work out Deltoids without Weights

Get on your hands and knees on a yoga mat., Bend your left elbow and reach your left hand under your right arm., Lift your left shoulder so that it is perpendicular to your back., Extend your forearm out., Do 12 repetitions on each side.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Get on your hands and knees on a yoga mat.

    Your knees should be hip-width apart.

    Place your hands below your shoulders and slightly toward the center.

    Spread your fingers on your right hand out, to give you more support.

    Place a pillow underneath your knees if they are sensitive to kneeling.
  2. Step 2: Bend your left elbow and reach your left hand under your right arm.

    Stretch your arm as far as it will go, with your palm facing up.

    Contract your abdominal muscles and focus on keeping your spine straight as your shoulder moves. , Exhale on this motion, bend your elbow, and bring your left hand in toward your chest. , Extend until your entire arm is straight and perpendicular to your back.

    Keep your back straight and your core muscles tight. , Work toward 4 sets of 12 reps.
  3. Step 3: Lift your left shoulder so that it is perpendicular to your back.

  4. Step 4: Extend your forearm out.

  5. Step 5: Do 12 repetitions on each side.

Detailed Guide

Your knees should be hip-width apart.

Place your hands below your shoulders and slightly toward the center.

Spread your fingers on your right hand out, to give you more support.

Place a pillow underneath your knees if they are sensitive to kneeling.

Stretch your arm as far as it will go, with your palm facing up.

Contract your abdominal muscles and focus on keeping your spine straight as your shoulder moves. , Exhale on this motion, bend your elbow, and bring your left hand in toward your chest. , Extend until your entire arm is straight and perpendicular to your back.

Keep your back straight and your core muscles tight. , Work toward 4 sets of 12 reps.

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