How to do it
Keep your neck neutral by gazing at the floor a few feet ahead.
- 1
Bend forward at the waist with knees slightly bent, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- 2
With palms facing each other, raise the dumbbells out to the sides until your arms are parallel to the floor.
- 3
Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement and focus on using your rear deltoids to perform the lift.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the lower back during the hinge
- ✕Using torso momentum to raise the dumbbells
- ✕Locking the elbows completely straight