What it does?
An advanced total body exercise to help improve balance and increase strength in your upper back. Can be done using dumbbells, a barbell or resistance band
What you need?
Two dumbbells
How do you do it?
- Stand with feet about shoulder width apart and knees slightly bent
- Hold the dumbbells by your sides so your palms are facing your thighs
- Stand on one leg and bend over at the waist to roughly 45 degrees
- Begin to pull the dumbbells up so that they are level with the chest, keeping your back straight
- Pause briefly at the top and then lower them back down to the start position
- Repeat movement
Key Points
- Prevent injuring your back by starting off with light weights and gradually build up
- Do not perform if you suffer from any type of back injury
- Take 2-3 seconds to raise and lower the dumbbells
