How to do it
Take short, deliberate steps to maintain your balance throughout.
- 1
Stand upright holding a dumbbell in one hand with your arm fully extended above your head.
- 2
Walk forward for a set distance or time while keeping the dumbbell overhead.
- 3
Keep your arm as straight as possible and your eyes forward.
- 4
Switch arms and repeat the walk for the same distance or time.
Expert tip
Engage your core and keep your shoulders down and back to maintain stability and prevent the weight from pulling you to one side.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbow of the loaded arm
- ✕Leaning the torso toward the loaded side
- ✕Letting the dumbbell drift forward overhead