Shoulders·Bodyweight
Seated Front Deltoid
Shoulders · Bodyweight
Advanced
Body Part
Shoulders
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Advanced
Force
Static
The Seated Front Deltoid is an advanced bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Shoulders.
Muscles Worked
Shoulders primaryChest secondary
In Position


How to Do the Seated Front Deltoid
- 1Sit upright on the floor with your legs bent, your partner standing behind you. Stick your arms straight out to your sides, with your palms facing the ground. Attempt to move them as far behind you as possible, as your assistant holds your wrists. This will be your starting position.
- 2Keeping your elbows straight, attempt to move your arms to the front, with your partner gently restraining you to prevent any actual movement for 10-20 seconds.
- 3Now, relax your muscles and allow your partner to gently increase the stretch on the shoulders and chest. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written