Car Drivers
How to do the Car Drivers with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Shoulders
Forearms
Barbell
How to do the Car Drivers
- 1
While standing upright, hold a barbell plate in both hands at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions. Your palms should be facing each other and your arms should be extended straight out in front of you. This will be your starting position.
- 2
Initiate the movement by rotating the plate as far to one side as possible. Use the same type of movement you would use to turn a steering wheel to one side.
- 3
Reverse the motion, turning it all the way to the opposite side.
- 4
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Car Drivers: common questions
What muscles does the Car Drivers work?
The Car Drivers primarily works the Shoulders. It also recruits the Forearms as supporting muscles.
Is the Car Drivers suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Car Drivers is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Car Drivers?
To do the Car Drivers you'll need a barbell.
Is the Car Drivers a compound or isolation exercise?
The Car Drivers is an isolation exercise, it targets the shoulders through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Car Drivers with correct form?
While standing upright, hold a barbell plate in both hands at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions. Your palms should be facing each other and your arms should be extended straight out in front of you. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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