TARGETED MUSCLES
Shoulders
WHAT YOU NEED
Hand-held weights
TIP
As you progress, use a heavier weight and alternate arms until you can lift the weight comfortably with both arms.This exercise will strengthen your shoulders and make lifting groceries easier.
- You can do this exercise while standing or sitting in a sturdy, armless chair.
- Keep your feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
- Hold hand weights straight down at your sides with palms facing inward. Breathe in slowly.
- Slowly breathe out as you raise both arms to the side, shoulder height.
- Hold the position for 1 second.
- Breathe in as you slowly lower your arms.
- Repeat 10-15 times.
- Rest; then repeat 10-15 more times.