Overhead Staggered Feet

Commence the exercise standing with your feet staggered (one foot back - one foot forward), holding suitably weighted dumbbells in each hand, at shoulder height close to your shoulders.

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You may decide to have your palms facing inwards, or forwards at both the start or finish of the movement, working with either one arm or both arms.

Smoothly lift the weight vertically, taking the weight directly above your shoulder with your arms straight, keeping your back straight. Lower down under control and repeat for desired amount of reps.

You may decide to lift the weight slightly out to your front, in order to also work your chest muscles, however avoid this method if unconditioned to weight lifting, as it will place stress on the lower back.

Avoid arching the spine, leaning over to your sides, or driving up with your legs at the start of your lift, focus on the muscles you want to work, the shoulders.