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.

Recommended reps

4 sets of 15

Common mistake

Shrugging the traps to help lift the weight higher.