Alternating Side Raise
Step 1
Holding a dumbbell in each hand in a neutral grip (palms facing inwards) and arms extended by your sides, plant both feet on the floor shoulder-width apart. This is your starting position.
Step 2
Inhale. Exhale. While maintaining a slight bend in your elbow, raise the right dumbbell outwards and upwards to shoulder height, ensuring that you draw your shoulder blades down and back.
Step 3
Inhale. Lower the dumbbell to return to the starting position.
Step 4
Exhale. While maintaining a slight bend in your elbow, raise the left dumbbell outwards and upwards to shoulder height, ensuring that you draw your shoulder blades down and back.
Step 5
Inhale. Lower the dumbbell to return to the starting position. Continue alternating between right and left for the specified number of repetitions.
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