While maintaining the torso stationary (no swinging), lift the left dumbbell to the front of your body while slightly bending the elbow and palms facing down. Continue to go up until your arm is slightly above parallel to the floor. Exhale as you execute this portion of the movement and pause for a second at the top.
Inhale after the second pause and slowly lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position.
Now perform the same movement for the right hand while the left hand holds the dumbbell at the waist.
Continue alternating in this manner until all of the recommended repetitions for each arm have been completed.
Pro Tip
**Grip and Position**: Hold the dumbbells in your hands with palms facing towards you. Your hands should be slightly less than shoulder-width apart. Avoid holding the dumbbells too wide or too close as this can strain your wrists and reduce the effectiveness of the exercise. **Smooth and Controlled Movement**: Raise the dumbbells in front of you until your arms are slightly above parallel to the floor. Make sure the movement is slow and controlled, both when lifting and lowering the dumbbells. Avoid swinging or using momentum to lift the weights, as this can lead to injury and reduce the effectiveness of the exercise. **Breathing Technique**: Breathe out as you lift the weights and breathe in as you lower them.