How to do it
Keep your wrist neutral with your thumb pointing forward throughout.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand at your side.
- 2
With a slight bend in your elbow, raise the dumbbell in front of you to shoulder height.
- 3
Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other arm.
Expert tip
Avoid swinging the weight; lift with control using the strength of your shoulder muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the dumbbell above shoulder height
- ✕Leaning the torso backward at the top
- ✕Allowing the dumbbell to drift outward