How to do it
Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the entire range of motion.
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Adjust the machine for your height and select the appropriate weight.
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Sit on the machine with your back flat against the pad.
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Grasp the handles with your arms down at your sides.
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Lift the handles out to the sides until your arms are parallel to the floor.
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Pause at the top, then slowly lower the handles back to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your movements slow and controlled to maintain tension on the deltoids throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Raising the elbows above shoulder level
- ✕Pressing the handles forward instead of out
- ✕Leaning back off the back pad