Starting Position

1. Keep your head and back straight throughout the exercise. 2. Make sure to keep a slight bend in your elbows and avoid locking them out. 3. Do not use too heavy of a weight, or you may strain your back.

Form

1. Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, slowly raise your arms out to the side, until they are parallel to the floor. 2. Hold for a moment, then slowly lower your arms back to the starting position.

Breathing Technique

1. As you lift the weights, inhale deeply. 2. As you lower the weights, exhale slowly.