This exercise targets: shoulders
For this exercise, you will need: two dumbbells
Stand shoulder width apart, with your back straight and your head facing forward. Hold your dumbbells in front of you with the palms facing your body.
With a controlled motion, lift the dumbbells in front of you, slightly above your shoulders. Hold for a moment, slowly return to the starting position, and repeat.
Tips:
Perform this exercise slowly and do not swing your arms.
Make sure not to use momentum and swing your upper body.
Use weights suitable for your physical strength.
If you are using heavy weights, perform a lower number of repetitions.
Focus on proper technique, and not the amount of weight you are lifting.
While performing this exercise, do not lean forward and do not swing backwards.
Alternative: Perform this exercise while sitting on a bench or an exercise ball, or perform this exercise by alternating sides.
Alternative: Stay in a raised position for 2-3 seconds, slowly return to the starting position and repeat.
Exhale as you push the weight up, and inhale as you return to the starting position.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions
For this exercise, you will need: two dumbbells
Stand shoulder width apart, with your back straight and your head facing forward. Hold your dumbbells in front of you with the palms facing your body.
With a controlled motion, lift the dumbbells in front of you, slightly above your shoulders. Hold for a moment, slowly return to the starting position, and repeat.
Tips:
Perform this exercise slowly and do not swing your arms.
Make sure not to use momentum and swing your upper body.
Use weights suitable for your physical strength.
If you are using heavy weights, perform a lower number of repetitions.
Focus on proper technique, and not the amount of weight you are lifting.
While performing this exercise, do not lean forward and do not swing backwards.
Alternative: Perform this exercise while sitting on a bench or an exercise ball, or perform this exercise by alternating sides.
Alternative: Stay in a raised position for 2-3 seconds, slowly return to the starting position and repeat.
Exhale as you push the weight up, and inhale as you return to the starting position.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions