Instructions:
- 1Stand upright, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides
- 2Raise one dumbbell in front of you at a time, keeping your arm straight and raising it until it is parallel with the floor
- 3Lower the dumbbell back down to your side in a controlled manner
- 4Repeat with the other arm
- 5Continue to alternate between arms
Tips:
- Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to maintain balance
- Avoid swinging the dumbbells or using your body momentum. The movement should be controlled
- Focus on using your shoulder muscles, not your arm muscles
- Don't lift the dumbbell too high, stop when your arm is parallel to the floor