How to do it
Keep your wrist in line with your forearm for every rep.
- 1
Lie on your side with your legs stacked and your head resting on your bottom arm.
- 2
Hold a dumbbell in your top hand with your arm lying along your body.
- 3
Raise the dumbbell directly above you, keeping your arm slightly bent, until it is perpendicular to the floor.
- 4
Lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- 5
Perform the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Keep your elbow slightly bent throughout the movement to prevent joint strain and ensure that the focus remains on your shoulder muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rolling the torso backward during the lift
- ✕Swinging the dumbbell upward using momentum
- ✕Letting the arm drift across midline