How to do it
Keep wrists neutral and aligned with your forearms throughout.
- 1
Adjust the lever machine to fit your height and select the appropriate weight.
- 2
Stand or sit with your back straight, grasping the machine's handles.
- 3
Lift the handles out to the sides, keeping your arms slightly bent, until they are parallel with the floor.
- 4
Lower the handles back down with control to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on isolating the shoulder muscles by keeping your torso stationary and not swinging the weight.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending elbows past a slight angle
- ✕Raising handles above shoulder level
- ✕Dropping the arms quickly on descent