Instructions:
- 1Stand straight holding a weighted plate in each hand at your sides
- 2Keeping your torso stationary, lift the plates to your side with a slight bend on your elbows
- 3Continue to go up until your arms are parallel to the floor
- 4Pause at the top for a second and then begin to lower the plates back down
- 5Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions
Tips:
- Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise
- Avoid using your back or swaying your body to lift the weights
- The movement should originate from your shoulders
- Control the descent of the weights to optimize your strength gains