--- title: Shoulder Series Variation | BridgeAthletic description: A shoulder series variation brought to you by BridgeAthletic in collaboration with EXOS. Every week we'll examine variations and modifications of exercises to optimize performance, mitigate injuries, and power the plateaus.  image: https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/hubfs/Exercise%20Variation%20Thumbnail%20(14).png --- [![BridgeAthletic Blog](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/hs-fs/hub/414934/file-1317417595.png?width=150&height=50&name=file-1317417595.png "BridgeAthletic Blog")](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com) - [BridgeAthletic.com→](https://bridgeathletic.com/) ![](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/hubfs/Exercise%20Variation%20Thumbnail%20(14).png) July 10, 2020 By BridgeAthletic # Shoulder Series Variation | BridgeAthletic Share: - - -   This weeks #BridgeFit variation brought to you by BridgeAthletic in collaboration with EXOS is a shoulder series variation. Every week we'll examine variations and modifications of exercises to optimize performance, mitigate injuries, and power the plateaus.  **Variation 1:Overhead Press - Standing Dumbbell**       **Cue 1: **Stand. Feet hip width, toes forward. Dumbbells above shoulders. Chest up, back flat. **Cue 2:** Push dumbbells upward, extending arms. Dumbbells meet above head. Chest up, back flat. **Cue 3:** Lower dumbbells to starting position. Chest up, back flat. Repeat for prescribed reps.   **Variation 2: Lateral Shoulder Raise - Dumbbell **   **Cue 1:** Stand feet hip width. Arms extended, dumbbell held in front body at hips. Back flat, head neutral. **Cue 2:** Lift dumbbells to shoulder height to side of body, parallel with floor. Back flat, head neutral. **Cue 3:** Return to start position. Repeat for prescribed reps. **Variation 3:Plank - with Shoulder Tap**   **Cue 1:** Pushup position. Hands under shoulders, core tight. **Cue 2:** Raise one arm and cross your body. 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