Lifting dumbbells to the chin
About this exercise
"Lifting dumbbells to the chin" targets the Shoulders muscle group, suitable for beginners. The main load falls on: Middle, Front, Traps. Equipment needed: Dumbbell.
Description
An alternative to broaching with a barbell. Dumbbells allow you to work in a more natural range and reduce the strain on your wrists.
Instructions
1. Stand up straight, holding dumbbells in front of your hips.
2. As you exhale, spread your elbows to the sides and up, lifting the dumbbells along your body.3. Elbows should be above shoulder height at the top point.4. Slowly lower the dumbbells.
Muscles worked
Primary
Secondary
Warnings
1. Don't slouch, chest forward.2. Do not use inertia, the movement must be controlled.3. Hold the dumbbells close to the body.
