How to do it
Squeeze your glutes and keep a soft micro-bend in both knees.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- 2
Lift the dumbbells laterally to shoulder height, then continue lifting in front of you until your arms are parallel to the floor.
- 3
Lower the dumbbells back to the sides in a controlled manner.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and back straight to maintain balance and prevent lower back strain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows during the lift
- ✕Swaying the hips to swing the weight up
- ✕Raising the dumbbells above shoulder height