How to do it
Maintain a neutral wrist as you sweep the dumbbell across.
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Stand with feet shoulder-width apart holding a dumbbell in one hand.
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With a slight bend in your elbow, raise the dumbbell across your body to the opposite shoulder.
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Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and avoid using momentum to lift the weight; focus on using your chest and shoulder muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Locking the lifting arm elbow fully straight
- ✕Rotating the torso toward the lifting side
- ✕Letting the dumbbell drift away from midline