Description
Sit on the end of a bench with feet planted firmly on the ground. Lean forward and grasp the dumbbells with your palms facing inward. This is the starting position. Keeping a slight bend at the elbow raise the dumbbells up laterally, squeezing the shoulder blades together. Slowly lower the dumbbells to the starting position and repeat.
Sets/Reps
2-3 sets of 10-12 reps.
Modifications
Momentarily pause at the top of the movement for added intensity
Common mistakes
Using momentum to raise the weights, rounding of the back.
Target muscles
Shoulders, Trapezius, Rhomboids.
Tip
When leaning forward, hinge from the hips to avoid rounding the back.
