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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