How to do it
Pin your shoulder blades down and back during every repetition.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs.
- 2
With a slight bend in your elbows, raise the weights in front of you to shoulder height.
- 3
Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower the weights back to the starting position.
- 4
Keep your core engaged and back straight throughout the movement.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Control the weight throughout the entire range of motion and avoid using momentum to lift the dumbbells.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning backward as the weights rise
- ✕Lifting the dumbbells above shoulder height
- ✕Bending the elbows sharply during the raise