Instructions
Preparation
- Grasp dumbbells in front of thighs. Bend over at hips slightly with knees bent.
Execution
- With elbows slightly bent, raise upper arms to sides until elbows are shoulder height. Maintain elbows' height above or equal to wrists. Lower and repeat.
Comments
- Maintain fixed elbow position (10° to 30° angle) throughout exercise. Dumbbells are raised by shoulder abduction, not external rotation. As the elbows drops lower than the wrists, the front deltoids become the primary mover instead of the lateral deltoids.
Classification
| Utility: | Basic or Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Isolated |
| Force: | Pull |