How to do it
Wrap both hands evenly around the bottle to keep it centered overhead.
- 1
Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a bottle with both hands overhead.
- 2
Keep your elbows close to your head as you lower the bottle behind your head.
- 3
Extend your arms to lift the bottle back to the starting position.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows pointing forward and avoid flaring them out to the sides.
Common mistakes
- ✕Partially extending arms at the top
- ✕Excessively arching the lower back
- ✕Dropping the head forward while lowering