Primary Muscle
Shoulders
Secondary Muscles
Traps
Equipment Required
Dumbbells
Repetitions
6 – 8 Muscle Size & Strength
8 – 12 Muscle Definition
Technique
- Pick up a pair of dumbbells lifting from your legs not your back.
- Stand with your feet shoulders width apart facing forward.
- Bend both your legs & arms and hold the dumbbells with your palms facing towards the floor.
- Raise each arm one at a time just above the shoulder level.
- Lower the weight back to your side and complete for the other arm.
Starting Position
Finishing Postion
Tips
Try to allow completely natural movement during this exercise. DO NOT lean backwards whilst performing the exercise as this will put strain on the lower back muscles.