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Anterior Deltoid Exercises

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Bethany Kochan

The anterior deltoid is the front section of your shoulder muscle. This area of the muscle originates on your clavicle and runs down to connect on the humerus, or upper arm. When the anterior deltoid contracts it can abduct, flex, transverse flex and internally rotate your arm.

Bethany Kochan began writing professionally in 2010. She has worked in fitness as a group instructor, personal trainer and fitness specialist since 1998. Kochan graduated in 2000 from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in exercise science. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Medical Exercise Specialist and certified YogaFit instructor.