ActiveWorkoutsThe exercise you’re not doing to add size to your shoulders: Poliquin raisesForget lateral raises, lift more weight with the Poliquin raise for more gainsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveWorkoutsThe exercise you’re not doing to add size to your shoulders: Poliquin raisesForget lateral raises, lift more weight with the Poliquin raise for more gainsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Forget lateral raises, lift more weight with the Poliquin raise for more gains
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Getty Images)
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Looking for a newstrength exercisethat will challenge your shoulders and build muscle? You should try Poliquin raises. It’s a variation of the lateral raise, but it allows you to lift more weight, which means more strength and size in your shoulders as a result.
The secret sauce, however, is in the eccentric (the lowering portion of the exercise), as you’re forced to work against gravity and have to work hard to lower the dumbbells slowly and controlled, something Poliquin was a big fan of. Add them to the end of your heavier shoulder exercises, you won’t be disappointed.
How to do Poliquin raises
You can perform the Poliquin raise either standing or seated on aweight bench. The latter will isolate your shoulders more, whereas standing will rely on strength from your core too. We suggest opting for three to four sets of 6-8 reps, as the last bit of the exercise is going toburn. Also, if someone’s bagged the pair of dumbbells you need, grab a pair of smallweight platesinstead.
Here’s how to perform the Poliquin raise:
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