Virtual Gym. Dumbbell Alternating Shoulder Press

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A fit body starts from the top down. Here's a sure-fire exercise to create lean and sexy shoulders.

Dumbbell Alternating Shoulder Press

Starting Position:

Sit up straight on a bench with your feet comfortably resting on the floor.

Hold a dumbbell in each hand and bend your elbows to a 90-degree angle with your palms facing forward.

Your hands should be slightly higher than your shoulders

Movement:

Contracting the shoulder muscles, raise one arm toward the ceiling stopping when your arm is fully extended with a slight bend in the elbow.

Slowly return your arm to the starting position.

Raise and lower the other arm in the same manner.

Alternate right and left to complete the set.

Key Points:

Exhale while lifting the weight.

Inhale while returning to the starting position Perform three sets of 10 to 12 repetitions on three alternate days of the week.

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