| Grasp a dumbbell with each hand (both dumbbells should weigh the same). Stand up straight, place your feet shoulder width apart, and bend your knees slightly. Keep your feet flat on the floor. Keep your back tight and your chest out. Keep your head and neck in line with your torso so that you are looking forward. Maintain this posture and body position throughout this exercise. Hang your arms directly at your sides. Rotate your palms so that they are facing inward toward each other. Keeping your arms straight, pull your shoulders up toward the ceiling. Breath out during this phase of the exercise. Pull your shoulders up as high as you can. Now, in a controlled fashion, lower your shoulders down until your return to the starting position. Breath in during this phase of the exercise. |
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