Power Partials
How to do the Power Partials with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Shoulders
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Dumbbell
How to do the Power Partials
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Stand up with your torso upright and a dumbbell on each hand being held at arms length. The elbows should be close to the torso.
- 2
The palms of the hands should be facing your torso. Your feet should be about shoulder width apart. This will be your starting position.
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Keeping your arms straight and the torso stationary, lift the weights out to your sides until they are about shoulder level height while exhaling.
- 4
Feel the contraction for a second and begin to lower the weights back down to the starting position while inhaling. Tip: Keep the palms facing down with the little finger slightly higher while lifting and lowering the weights as it will concentrate the stress on your shoulders mainly.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Power Partials: common questions
What muscles does the Power Partials work?
The Power Partials primarily works the Shoulders.
Is the Power Partials suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Power Partials 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 Power Partials?
To do the Power Partials you'll need a dumbbell.
Is the Power Partials a compound or isolation exercise?
The Power Partials 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 Power Partials with correct form?
Stand up with your torso upright and a dumbbell on each hand being held at arms length. The elbows should be close to the torso. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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