Instructions:
- 1Sit on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides
- 2Keep your back straight and your head up
- 3Raise your arms to your sides until they are at shoulder level
- 4Lower the dumbbells back down to your side in a controlled manner
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions
Tips:
- Prevent momentum from taking over by raising and lowering the dumbbells in a slow, controlled motion
- Do not lock your elbows when your arms are extended
- Keep your wrists straight to avoid strain
- Don't lean back to lift the dumbbells; you should be using your shoulders to lift the weight