How to do it
Look straight ahead to keep your cervical spine aligned.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in each hand at your sides.
- 2
Keep your arms straight, exhale and lift your shoulders straight up towards your ears as high as possible.
- 3
Hold the contraction at the top for a moment.
- 4
Inhale and slowly lower your shoulders back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Avoid rolling your shoulders as this can cause unnecessary strain; focus on a straight up-and-down movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rolling the shoulders during the lift
- ✕Bending the elbows to raise the bells
- ✕Bouncing the weight up with the legs