How to do it
Keep your wrists straight and in line with your forearms on every rep.
- 1
Sit on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your thighs.
- 2
With straight arms, lift the dumbbells in front of you to shoulder height.
- 3
Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Avoid swinging the dumbbells; use a slow, controlled motion to isolate the shoulder muscles effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows during the lift
- ✕Raising past shoulder height at the top
- ✕Arching the lower back off the bench