- Pick a couple of dumbbells and stand with a straight torso and the dumbbells by your side at arms length with the palms of the hand facing you. This will be your starting position.
- While maintaining the torso in a stationary position (no swinging), lift the dumbbells to your side with a slight bend on the elbow and the hands slightly tilted forward as if pouring water in a glass. Continue to go up until you arms are parallel to the floor. Exhale as you execute this movement and pause for a second at the top.
- Lower the dumbbells back down slowly to the starting position as you inhale.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Variation: This exercise can also be performed sitting down.
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Jun 17, 2013 10:20 AM: While doing this exercise , i sometimes feel a stretch kinda at rear neck (lower portion).
Should this happen or i am doing it wrong ?
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Apr 21, 2013 7:06 AM: this will make you W I D E !!!
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Jun 30, 2012 4:34 PM: the MUST-DO exercise for the mid-delt... this movement is all about concentration
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Jun 24, 2012 9:12 AM: Concentration is key to get the best out of this exercise.
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Apr 9, 2012 10:31 AM: Nice exercise. Go light and use proper form.
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Mar 28, 2012 2:33 PM: Don't let your wrists go higher than your elbows.
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Aug 14, 2011 6:32 AM: in love
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May 14, 2011 12:49 PM: If you have no indication of shoulder injury or any history of such, this exercise can be both explosive, "adrenalinistic", dynamic and significally less...well..boring: Cheat! Add 20-30 % to your comfort weights, bend slightly (1-2 inches) forward, decrease the radius of the movement and...+See More
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Mar 23, 2011 7:42 PM: Having your legs next to each other (when in standing position) and slightly bent, helps. However, avoid bouncing your legs when lifting to avoid cheating.
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Feb 16, 2011 2:10 PM: This is an essential exercise for the delts along with shoulder presses, these are the big 2 for shoulders