The Powell Raise is a great exercise to implement in your training program that places focus on increasing strength and stability through the shoulder and trap while also placing great emphasis on connectivity through the body. The Powell Raise is a great exercise to incorporate in any training session as well as a good way to mix it up in your next upper body day.

This exercise recruits neuromuscular strain from head-to-toe, and is an excellent choice to insert in your exercise routine within any phase of your strength and speed program. The foam pad and db recruits more fibers than just standing on a flat surface without any implement, making for an effective contra-lateral exercise that emphasizes coordination and balance.