How to do it
Press your shoulders down away from your ears throughout the movement.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms at your sides.
- 2
Rotate your arms so your thumbs point backward and palms face out.
- 3
Lift your arms straight behind you as high as possible, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 4
Lower your arms back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your movements slow and controlled, focusing on the contraction of your shoulder muscles. Avoid using momentum to lift your arms.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows during the lift
- ✕Leaning the torso forward during the lift
- ✕Rotating the palms inward during the lift