Instructions:
- 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs
- 2Raise the dumbbells vertically until they are in line with your collarbone, with elbows pointing upwards
- 3Pause at the top of the movement
- 4Lower the dumbbells smoothly and controlled back to the starting position
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions
Tips:
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement
- Do not use your legs or back to lift the dumbbells. Keep the movement focussed on your shoulders
- Choose a weight that's challenging but doesn't force you to compromise form
- Avoid this exercise if you have any shoulder problems