Primary Muscle: Shoulders
Equipment: Dumbbell
Level: Beginner
Purpose: To target the anterior head of the deltoid muscle.
Execution: Standing with your feet shoulder width apart, grasp a dumbbell in each hand in front of you with your palms facing your body. Keeping your arms straight but with a slight bend in your elbows, lift one arm forward and up driving through your elbows. Try to keep your elbows higher than your wrists throughout the motion and lower the weight in a controlled fashion. Lower one arm completely before raising your other arm.