This exercise targets: shoulders, triceps
For this exercise, you will need: two dumbbells
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Your head is facing forward and your back straight. Your dumbbells should be at shoulder height, and your elbows forming a 90 degree angle with your palms are facing in. Push your dumbbells up above your head, with your arms raised to the sky. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.
Tips:
Do not move hips and legs throughout the exercise.
Alternative: Perform this exercise while sitting on a bench or on an exercise ball.
Alternative: Perform this exercise by alternating sides.
Exhale as you push your dumbbells up. Inhale as you lower them to the starting position.
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.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions
For this exercise, you will need: two dumbbells
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Your head is facing forward and your back straight. Your dumbbells should be at shoulder height, and your elbows forming a 90 degree angle with your palms are facing in. Push your dumbbells up above your head, with your arms raised to the sky. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.
Tips:
Do not move hips and legs throughout the exercise.
Alternative: Perform this exercise while sitting on a bench or on an exercise ball.
Alternative: Perform this exercise by alternating sides.
Exhale as you push your dumbbells up. Inhale as you lower them to the starting position.
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.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions