How to do it
Keep your weight centered between both feet during the entire set.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- 2
Bend your elbows to a 90-degree angle.
- 3
Raise your arms out to the sides until your elbows are at shoulder height.
- 4
Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the lift and avoid using momentum to raise the weights. Lead with your elbows, not your hands.
Common mistakes
- ✕Raising the dumbbells above shoulder height
- ✕Letting the wrists bend backward mid-lift
- ✕Locking the knees straight during the set