How to do it
Set your shoulder blades down and back before beginning each repetition.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight in each hand at thigh level.
- 2
With thumbs pointed up and a slight bend in your elbows, raise your arms diagonally in front of you to shoulder height.
- 3
Lower the weights back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a neutral wrist position throughout the exercise to prevent unnecessary stress on the wrist joints.
Common mistakes
- ✕Raising the arms above shoulder height
- ✕Using momentum to swing the weights upward
- ✕Leaning the torso backward during the lift