Position

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand by your sides with your palms facing in.

Movement

• Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, then press them overhead until your arms are fully extended.
• Lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height under control.

Breathing

Inhale as you lower the dumbbells to shoulder height and exhale as you press them overhead.

Tips

• Keep your core engaged and your back straight throughout the movement to maintain proper form.
• Avoid arching your back or using momentum to lift the weights, as this can strain the lower back.
• Start with a light weight to ensure proper form and gradually increase the resistance as you build strength.