Dumbbell Lu Raise
The lateral raise carried on overhead: straight arms, thumbs up, light bells, the whole arc.
How to do it
Setup
Stand tall, light bells at the sides, palms in, thumbs forward.
Steps
- Raise the straight arms out to the sides, thumbs turning up.
- Keep going overhead as far as the shoulders move freely.
- Lower the same way, slowly.
Common mistakes
Heavy bells: the top of the arc needs very light ones. Arching the back to get the arms up: stop where the ribs stay down. Bending the elbows overhead: the arms stay long.
Breathing
Exhale raising, inhale lowering.
