Dumbbell Straight-Arm Overhead Swing
Arms straight out at shoulder height with the palms up, sweep the dumbbells up until they meet overhead and back to the T; the arms never drop below the shoulders.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet hip-width, arms straight out to the sides at shoulder height, palms up, a light dumbbell in each hand.
Steps
- Raise the arms in a wide arc until the dumbbells touch above the head.
- Lower them back out to shoulder height, no lower.
- Keep the palms turned up and the ribs down throughout.
Common mistakes
Dropping the arms below shoulder height between reps: the T is the bottom of the range. Bending the elbows to lift the bells: arms long, lighter bells. Swinging with momentum: move slowly both ways.
Breathing
Exhale on the raise, inhale lowering.
