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Single-arm Dumbbell Shoulder Flexion -- Standing

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Equipment

  • Dumbbells

Muscle Groups

  • Shoulders

Purposes

  • Deltoid strength (emphasis: front head)

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Description

  • Standing, hold the dumbbell in one hand in front of your thigh, arm straight and palm facing back.
  • Keeping your arm straight, lift the dumbbell out in front of you.
  • Stop at shoulder height and return the dumbbell to the start position.

ProTip

  • Keep your chest up and your shoulders down

Mistakes

  • Shrugging the shoulders excessively
  • Hunching forward
  • Leaning back