How to do it
Keep both hips squared to the front.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand with an underhand grip.
- 2
Keep your arm straight and raise the dumbbell in front of you to shoulder height.
- 3
Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and avoid using momentum to lift the weight. This will help isolate the shoulder muscles more effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbow during the lift
- ✕Raising the dumbbell past shoulder level
- ✕Letting the dumbbell drift out to the side