How to do it
Lower the dumbbell over two seconds to maintain tension.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart holding a dumbbell in one hand with a neutral grip.
- 2
Keep your arm straight and raise the dumbbell in front of you to shoulder height.
- 3
Pause briefly at the top before slowly lowering the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- 4
Complete the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Expert tip
Isolate the shoulder movement by keeping your body still; avoid swinging the dumbbell or using your back to lift the weight.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the lifting elbow during the raise
- ✕Rotating the wrist from neutral to palms-down
- ✕Leaning the torso toward the lifting side