Weighted Round Arm
Expert Advice
Keep your core engaged and maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement to protect your joints.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight in each hand at your sides.
- Slowly lift the weights laterally in a wide arc until your arms are parallel to the floor.
- Pause at the top, then lower the weights back down to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Weighted Round Arm primarily targets the Shoulders, with Strength mechanics using Weighted. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Shoulders60%
Secondary
Chest20%
Abs20%
Equipment
Weighted
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Weighted Round Arm work?
Weighted Round Arm primarily targets the Shoulders. Secondary muscles involved include Chest, Abs. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Weighted.
How many sets and reps should I do for Weighted Round Arm?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Weighted Round Arm suitable for beginners?
Weighted Round Arm is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
