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	Exercise: Shoulders - Front Arm Raise (Free Weights)

			Dumbbells (or barbell)

			Stand with back straight, feet approximately shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent and abdominal muscles contracted to hold torso stable. Hold the dumbbells (or barbell) with a pronated grip (palms facing the body), hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Hold the dumbbells (or barbell) so they rest on upper thighs; arms should be straight.

			Keeping arm straight, raise right arm up and forward to slightly above shoulder level or as high as possible. The torso must remain upright and stable. Pause; slowly lower arm to starting position. Repeat with other arm. Repeat.

			Exhale while lifting; inhale while returning to starting position. Avoid holding your breath.

			Strengthens the front of the shoulders and chest (anterior deltoid, pectoralis major).

			Do exercise while seated on the end of a bench. With dumbbells lift both arms simultaneously. To work more of the anterior deltoid and the entire pectoralis major, hold dumbbells with palms away from body and rotate the palms inward during the lift.

			Hold torso stable, do not hyperextend or arch the back. This exercise may be contraindicated for some individuals with shoulder, neck or back problems, arthritis, high blood pressure or during pregnancy.

			Keep torso stable. Use only light weights and slow, controlled movements.