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Side-lying reach—no load

Regression of Powell Raise

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REGRESSION · HOW TO DO IT

Side-lying reach—no load

These steps are written specifically for the Side-lying reach—no load. Follow them in order and stop before you lose the position.

  1. 01
    Set up your version

    Set up specifically for the Side-lying reach—no load. Lie on your side and stack the ribs and pelvis before you begin. Keep resistance intentionally low so position—not load—is the challenge.

  2. 02
    Move the pattern

    Keep the trunk still and sweep the straight arm outward until it is in line with the shoulders.

  3. 03
    Match the demand

    Use this version to make the position repeatable before adding range, load, or speed.

  4. 04
    Finish with control

    Pause without shrugging, then lower across the body for three to five seconds. Use a slow five-count lower.

START WHERE YOU CAN WIN

Regress the demand

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EARN THE NEXT STEP

Progress the ownership

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Side-lying reach—no load

Sets: 3–4 · Reps: 8–12 per side

Side-lying reach—no load is a regression of Powell Raise. Use the written card above for its exact setup and execution.

Short range: Short range means the target muscle finishes squeezed in its shortened position.

WHY IT EARNS A SPOT

Own the position,
then earn the load.

The arm moves across the torso and finishes away from the floor, shortening the posterior shoulder while the bench removes momentum.