How to do it
Wrap your thumbs around the bottles and keep your wrists neutral.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, holding a bottle in each hand.
- 2
Hinge at the hips to bring your torso forward, keeping your back straight.
- 3
With a slight bend in the elbows, raise the bottles out to the sides until they are in line with your shoulders.
- 4
Slowly lower the bottles back to the starting position.
Expert tip
Keep your back flat and core engaged throughout the movement to prevent any strain on your lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Standing too upright instead of hinging
- ✕Bending the elbows sharply on the raise
- ✕Raising the bottles above the shoulder line