How to do it
Pause for one second at the top before lowering the weights slowly.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight in each hand at your sides.
- 2
With arms slightly bent, raise the weights in front of you to shoulder height.
- 3
Lower the weights back down with control.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your core tight and avoid using your back or momentum to lift the weight; the movement should be controlled and originate from your shoulders.
Common mistakes
- ✕Raising the dumbbells above shoulder height
- ✕Fully locking the elbows during the lift
- ✕Swinging the torso to lift the weight