Drill

Instructions

1. 1Hold light dumbbells at the sides with shoulders down and relaxed.
2. 2Raise the arms out to shoulder height over a 2-count, leading with the elbows.
3. 3Stop the rep immediately if the traps start to shrug upward.
4. 4Lower slowly over a 3-count and reset shoulder position.

What to focus on

Shoulders staying down and away from the ears through the full set.

Common mistake

Shrugging the traps to help lift the weight higher.