SHOULDERS
- Alternating Front Dumbbell Raises
Instructions: Stand straight up with feet pointed forward
and a slight bend in the knees. Hold a dumbbell in each
hand with arms extended in front of your hips and your
palms facing down. Feet should be pointed forward at
a shoulders width apart. In a controlled motion, raise
the dumbbells one at a time straight out in front of
you to shoulder level so the inner side of the dumbbell
is level with your eyes. Utilize a minimal bend in your
arms at the elbows. Once you hit the top position hold
for a count of one. Then lower the weight back to the
starting position in a slow and controlled motion. Repeat
the exercise with the opposite arm and then alternate
back again and repeat.
SHOULDERS
- Side Dumbbell Raises
Instructions: Stand straight up with feet pointed forward
and a slight bend in the knees. Hold a dumbbell in each
hand with arms extended down in front of your waist and
your palms facing towards each other. Feet should be
pointed forward at a shoulders width apart. In a controlled
motion, raise the dumbbells simultaneously up and out
to your side until they are level with the shoulders.
Arms may be slightly bent but always facing in and down.
Once you hit the top position hold for a count of one.
Then lower the weight back to the starting position in
a slow and controlled motion and repeat.
